Monthly Archives: June 2009

The Art Institvte of Chicago (don’t blame me — that’s the way they spell it on the visitor guide)

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Roger

Several of my friends from work spent last Thursday evening at the Art Institute to see the new Modern Wing. Knowing that I am pretending to learn about art, they invited me along. Since I was heading to the city … Continue reading →

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Have No Narrow Perspectives

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Roger

Of all the art I saw (sculptures and paintings) during my trip to Chicago on June 11, this was the one that impressed me the most. The plaque beneath the drawing reads: Have No Narrow Perspectives Ryan Oakes & Trevor … Continue reading →

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Red Umbrella

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Roger
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Chicago Architecture Foundation

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Roger

After touring the Chicago River Museum, I grabbed a quick lunch at McDonald’s by the Wrigley Building, then headed south on Michigan Avenue. It was raining hard, and the further I walked, the harder it came down. The day before, … Continue reading →

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McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Roger

I knew about the museum in the Michigan Avenue Bridge bridgehouse, but I wasn’t planning on visiting on this day. But the rain was coming down harder, and I was getting wetter. The usual river-level entrance was closed because of … Continue reading →

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