Art Institute of Chicago
Past Forward: Architecture & Design
Sep 11, 2017 – Dec 31, 2019
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, USA

The Art Institute of Chicago opened the museum’s first permanent installation dedicated to 20th and 21st century architecture and design. On the second floor of the Modern Wing, the space features a series of exhibitions showcasing different aspects of the museum’s design holdings – from an exploration of the modern chair to a look at different expressions of postmodernism to a celebration of typography in graphic design. Tying the three installments together is an installation design by Amir Berbic for the galleries and the windows facing onto Griffin Court.

Taking our increasingly complex social, cultural, and political landscape into consideration, this display emphasizes the critical role architecture and design continues to play in identifying urgent issues and generating new thinking and problem solving. Its dynamic narratives highlight the impact of architecture and design thinking and practice on our lives, opening up a space for conversations with the general public, architecture and design enthusiasts, and experts in these fields alike.

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