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Arts and Culture in Chicago: 7 Must-See Attractions
Nov 15, 2022
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Chicago is well known for being the setting of numerous tv shows, and the home of its style of deep-dish pizza. But it's much more famous for its art and cultural attractions.
Art News
Shocking Crash in Art Gallery Wrecks Artwork in Chicago!
Sep 5, 2023
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A dramatic incident sent shockwaves through Chicago's art scene as a pickup truck careened off course, crashing into a prestigious gallery in West Town. The collision inflicted extensive damage on the gallery's structure and irreparably destroyed a significant ceramic artwork by artist Roxanne Jackson, leaving both the artistic community and the building itself reeling from the aftermath.
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Chicago Museum Retains Contested Schiele Artwork After Legal Ruling
Mar 5, 2024
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The Art Institute of Chicago has provisionally won a legal dispute, retaining the Egon Schiele painting "Russian War Prisoner" against claims from heirs of Fritz Grünbaum, a victim of Nazi theft. Judge John G. Koeltl's decision supports the museum, dismissing allegations of unlawful possession amid ongoing legal challenges.
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The Armory Show and Expo Chicago is bought by Frieze
Jul 17, 2023
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2 minutes read
With the purchase of two of its biggest fairs, the London-based brand grows even more in the US market.
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Former Art Institute of Chicago Payroll Chief Jailed for Multimillion-Dollar Embezzlement
Nov 23, 2023
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2 minutes read
Michael Maurello, the former payroll manager at the Art Institute of Chicago, has been sentenced to three years in prison for embezzling $2.3 million over 13 years. Despite the large sum stolen, the museum confirmed the theft did not significantly impact its operations and plans to recover the funds through insurance.
Art News
A former worker at the Art Institute of Chicago has admitted that he stole $2 million from the museum
Apr 14, 2023
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2 minutes read
Michael Maurello, a former payroll manager at the Art Institute of Chicago, pleaded guilty to fraud for stealing $2 million from the museum over a 13-year period. He was able to hide the stolen money by using spreadsheets and notes in the museum's payroll system.