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Public Art | The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago with Geoffrey Baer

Public Art

Visit the vibrant world of public art in Chicago. From the dynamic digital art projections of Art on the Mart to the mystery of Chicago's Mermaid, each location showcases the city's commitment to bringing art to the public. We also explore the powerful tribute to Chicago's industrial heritage at Steelworkers Park and Tribute to the Past, offering a glimpse into the city's rich history and cultural identity.

Art on theMART

Art on theMART

What if your canvas was the side of a building that was at one point in history the largest building in the world?...

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Chicago's Mysterious Mermaid

Chicago's Mysterious Mermaid

In this digital exclusive, Geoffrey Baer talks to Roman Villarreal, the artist behind a once-mysterious mermaid sculpture on the lakefront...

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Hyde Park Murals

Hyde Park Murals

The colorful restoration work of a local coalition of artists adorns the viaducts along 56th and 57th streets...

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Indian Land Dancing Mosaic

Indian Land Dancing Mosaic

Beauty can be found in nearly every corner of Chicago, including its underpasses. On the Foster Street underpass beneath...

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Pilsen Murals

Pilsen Murals

Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood is famous for its vibrant murals. The Southwest Side neighborhood has a large Mexican...

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Steeloworkers Park and Tribute to the Past

Steelworkers Park and Tribute to the Past

From the 1880s to the 1990s, this site was part of the sprawling South Works steel mill. Today, Steelworkers Park has...

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Wabash Arts Corridor Murals

Wabash Arts Corridor Murals

The alleys and parking lots of a stretch of Wabash Avenue in the South Loop have been transformed into...

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Wabash YMCA Mural

Wabash YMCA Mural

The former Wabash YMCA in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood is a historic building, and a work of art on one of...

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