Yesterday was spent at the Art Institute of Chicago, admiring the extensive Impressionist Collection. Among them:

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Seurat, Grand Jatte

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Normandy Train, Monet

Van Gogh

Van Gogh, Self-Portrait

Van Gogh, Mme Roulin

Here are a few of my favorite pieces: Tang Dynasty expressive figurines and exquisite Northern Sung glazed pottery pieces:

Equestrienne, Tang Dynasty

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Tang Horses and Camel

Entertainer

Sung Pottery

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And an architectural exhibition by David Adjaye and Associates, London

Map of Slave Trade

Model for Museum of African-American History and Culture, Wash. DC

Sculptural Element

Table Design

Bridge Design, New Orlean

Bridge in New Orleans

Views of the Millenium Park and City:

Millenium Park Fountain

Gehry Bandshell

outdoor theater

Second City Curtain Call: