Piano’s Forte: Examining the new Modern Wing at The Art Institute of Chicago

The recent opening of the Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago signaled the end of the largest expansion project in the museum’s history and the beginning of a decidedly new experience for its visitors. Designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, the Modern Wing provides nearly a third more gallery space along with newly created environments for education, dining, and events. A new bridge that links the Modern Wing to Millennium Park provides a focal point over Monroe Street and extends an invitation to enjoy two cultural tresures brought harmoniously together. Learn about the history of this project and its relationship to Piano's larger body of architecture in this slide lecture presented by Jeff Mishur of Art Excursions.