Ask Geoffrey: The History of the Art Institute Lions
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Geoffrey Baer explores the history of a prominent work of public art in Chicago.
From the Picasso to the Bean to countless city murals, public art is a vibrant part of Chicago culture. But for over a century, Chicagoans have taken special pride in a pair of sculptures watching over Michigan Avenue. Geoffrey Baer explains.
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Ask Geoffrey: The History of the Art Institute Lions
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From the Picasso to the Bean to countless city murals, public art is a vibrant part of Chicago culture. But for over a century, Chicagoans have taken special pride in a pair of sculptures watching over Michigan Avenue. Geoffrey Baer explains.
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