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| Cow Parade-USA One of Chicago's most successful recent public art exhibits was Cows on Parade in the summer and fall of 1999. This event not only resulted in dramatic increases in tourism revenue, but also raised approximately $3.5 million for local charities. The program was so successful in Chicago that it sparked similar programs in cities around the nation and a continuation of the Cows around the globe. Click link above for a full story and information on the current locations Suite Home Chicago In 2001, Chicago's sequel to Cows on Parade, Suite Home Chicago, represented Chicago's history as a center for the design and maufacturing of furniture. |
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| Udderly Suite: Art on the Street Chicago Historical Society December 1, 2001 - May 9, 2001 This exhibit displays the history of public art in Chicago from The World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 to the present. Here is New York: a Democracy in Photographs Friday, February 1 - Saturday, March 30, 2002 The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs brought this exhibit to Chicago, which showcased more than 1,500 photographs taken by amateurs and professionals capturing the tradegy and aftermath of the September 11, 2001 events. Proceeds of this event went to the Children's Aid Society World Trade Center Relief Fund, as well as other charities. For the official web site, go to: http://hereisnewyork.org A Force of Nature: The Life and Work of Jens Jensen Chicago Cultural Center March 9 - June 16, 2002 This exhibit, sponsored by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, presented the life of renowned landscape architect Jens Jensen through a series of original drawings, photographs, sculpture and writings, combined with multi-media presentations. As the "Father" of Prairie Style Landscape Architecture, Jensen was a preservationist of native landscapes. He was also responsible for designing four of Chicago's major parks - Columbus, Douglas, Garfield, and Humbolt parks. |
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