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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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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