Chicago Art, architecture and travel
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in Chicago - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to Chicago.
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Inside Doha’s Chicago Rare: a not-so-secret 1920s-style speakeasy bar and restaurant
Within the Four Seasons at The Pearl-Qatar, Chicago Rare offers prime steaks and classic sips in a steakhouse setting designed by Avroko
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Tre Dita restaurant offers Tuscan cuisine and Italian glamour in Chicago
Tre Dita at Chicago’s St Regis Hotel journeys through the small towns of Tuscany to dish up plates of authentic Italian cuisine
By Tianna Williams Published
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Discover Super Bowl star-turned-designer Michael Bennett’s furniture
Working under Studio Kër, Michael Bennett imbues his sculptural furniture with poignant references to Black history and African diasporic design – now on view at Chicago’s Rebuild Foundation until 11 February 2024
By Pei-Ru Keh Published
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Chicago Architecture Biennial 2023 launches diverse survey of the built environment
The Chicago Architecture Biennial 2023 opens at the Chicago Cultural Centre and across the city, hosting an array of international design in the event’s fifth edition
By Will Jennings Published
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At Chicago Sukkah Design Festival 2023 six pavilions bring together local communities
At the Chicago Sukkah Design Festival 2023, temporary pavilions celebrate local communities and migratory cultural traditions in the North Lawndale neighbourhood
By Audrey Henderson Published
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Stephen Burks explores spirituality and belonging in Chicago exhibition
Stephen Burks’ modern altars go on show in his ‘Spirit Houses’ exhibition at Volume Gallery (until 28 October 2023)
By Tianna Williams Published
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Chicago science lab invites wellness and design drama to the workspace
A luxurious science lab by Gensler with Sterling Bay Design Studio brings indulgence to this type of workspace; welcome to 1229 West Concord in Chicago’s Lincoln Yards
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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‘Be Careful, I Always Am’: Emmett Till memory honoured through Germane Barnes installation
An installation by Germane Barnes honours the memory of Emmett Till in Chicago, and marks the start of renovations to transform Till’s house into a museum
By Audrey Henderson Published
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EXPO Chicago 2023 is an indoor-outdoor art extravaganza, from witches to unicorns
As the landmark 10th edition of EXPO Chicago kicks off, Jessica Klingelfuss explores the fair and this citywide art spectacle, from Derrick Adams’ unicorns to a witch-themed group show
By Jessica Klingelfuss Published
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Chicago coffee cart adds contemporary minimalism to Kenzo Tange building
Chicago coffee cart by Norman Kelley and Spencer McNeil serves up macchiatos and minimalism in iconic Kenzo Tange building
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Norman Kelley designs Aesop Chicago using reclaimed bricks
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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Meet the collectives looking beyond the built environment at Chicago Architecture Biennial
The word ‘collective’ crops up quite a lot at this year’s Chicago Architecture Biennial. More and more, architecture studios are defining themselves as collectives in recognition of the important collaborative and multi-disciplinary work that goes on. A collective implies democracy, team-work and group vision. Collective thinking is also a growing part of the architecture and design process, particularly at this biennial, where the definition of architecture moves beyond its own practice and out into the real world, involving communities, policy-makers and planners.
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Art Institute Chicago extension, by Renzo Piano
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Johnston Marklee orchestrates a smooth redesign of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
By Harriet Thorpe Last updated
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ELLA designs Chicago Architecture Biennial graphic identity
By Harriet Thorpe Last updated
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EXPO Chicago 2017: the highlights
By Giovanna Dunmall Last updated
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Ebb and flow: Chicago Riverwalk to transform the city's urban experience
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Chicago Architecture Biennial announces curatorial theme for 2019 edition
By Harriet Thorpe Last updated
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Chicago architects Borderless Studio advocate for spatial justice
The American Midwest is shaking up the world of architecture. Our profile series, part of our Next Generation 2022 project, explores exciting young studios presenting bold ideas for a better future. Here, we meet Borderless Studio
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Meet Chicago architecture’s collaboration champions DAAM
Exciting young studios in the American Midwest are shaking up the world of architecture. As part of our Next Generation 2022 project, we explore ten practices pioneering change. This is DAAM
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Chicago Architecture Biennial 2021 opening highlights
Chicago Architecture Biennial 2021 opens with a series of experiential, immersive, and thought-provoking installations
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Maple & Ash — Chicago, USA
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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Honey’s gracefully snuck its way into Chicago’s West Loop dining scene
By Renee Perenchio Last updated
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Bellemore — Chicago, USA
By Chadner Navarro Last updated
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The Serenity Suite at Hotel Monaco — Chicago, USA
By Chadner Navarro Last updated
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The 11-room Publishing House is the first B&B of its kind in Chicago’s West Loop
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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Chicago's The Robey is an artfully designed offering by Grupo Habita
Mexico-based Grupo Habita's The Robey, a buzzing hotel in Chicago's Wicker Park neighbourhood is all the rage
By Ella Marshall Last updated