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The Art Behind the Science: Artists of the Field Museum

Most people don’t go to a natural history museum to see art, particularly if there is a world-class art museum just blocks away. Despite my attachment to the humanities, I come from a family of scientists, and I am an equal-opportunity museum goer. I am always game for a trip to the Field Museum. But… Read More The Art Behind the Science: Artists of the Field Museum

January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 Susie2 Comments

A Journey in the Art Glass of Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright was an architect amidst a lot of material innovation, and finding new ways to use these materials was one of his strong suits. Just look at all of his work with concrete, from Unity Temple to the fascinating Ennis House in LA. Wright’s early career was developing at the same time as… Read More A Journey in the Art Glass of Frank Lloyd Wright

September 17, 2018November 18, 2018 Susie4 Comments

A Piece of Paris in Chicago

Art Nouveau is not the first thing you expect to see in Chicago. Aside from the nature-inspired of patterns by Louis Sullivan, the city broadly leans more in the Miesian direction–linear and glass. The flourishing, nature-inspired art style was not only short lived (it was popular from around 1890-1910), but to me it says “Europe”… Read More A Piece of Paris in Chicago

January 29, 2018January 27, 2018 Susie12 Comments
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Indiana Dunes Pavilion (1929-1930). Itโ€™s nice to see this beautiful building again! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ– (If you have information/opinions on the renovation, Iโ€™d love to hear your thoughts!)
The perfect color for snow days ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค (built ca. 1895)
The more dormers the merrier ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿค
Frank Lloyd Wright: when snow becomes art. The Laura Gale House (1909).

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