Oct 3News
Tony Cokes: On Boredom
An exhibition of works by Tony Cokes exploring themes of boredom runs from October 3, 2026 through March 14, 2027.
“Exhibition Tony Cokes: On Boredom Oct 3, 2026–Mar 14, 2027”
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The Art Institute of Chicago houses a collection spanning centuries, with visitors exploring galleries of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts, joining free daily tours, or creating personalized itineraries through the museum's online tool. Current exhibitions include Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism, featuring over 70 experimental works, along with displays of Willem de Kooning drawings and Lee Miller photography. The museum offers programming such as Mindful Looking sessions and artist conversations throughout the week. Admission is free for children under 14, educators, active-duty service members, and LINK and WIC cardholders. Bank of America cardholders receive free admission on the first full weekend of each month. General admission tickets are available online at artic.edu.
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Oct 3News
An exhibition of works by Tony Cokes exploring themes of boredom runs from October 3, 2026 through March 14, 2027.
“Exhibition Tony Cokes: On Boredom Oct 3, 2026–Mar 14, 2027”
Nov 2News
A collection rotation exhibition exploring body and being in African art opens November 2, 2026 and runs through March 1, 2028.
“Collection Rotation Body and Being in African Art Nov 2, 2026–Mar 1, 2028”
“Admission is always free for children under 14.”
“Free admission is available to current Illinois educators, including pre-K–12 teachers”
“active-duty service members receive free admission all year long”
“LINK and WIC cardholders and anyone in their households receive free general admission”
“Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders are eligible for free general admission to the museum on the first full weekend of each month”
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