Dallas is where I came up with the concept/idea, however I was already in Dallas so I did not need to get on a plane and make plans to visit an Art Museum. So in looking at our flight schedules and the loads I researched my next venture...

The Art Institute of Chicago (click for website)

The Art Institute of Chicago

On Columbus Day my son Stewart and I ventured to Chicago for the day. We were able to get on the 6am flight, arrived at MDW, and took the Orange Line to downtown. My son opted to visit the Museum of Science, while I ventured to the Art Institute. It was so exciting to be on such a great adventure.

Since this concept conception in Dallas, and this visit I had a lot to think about how I wanted to blog about the experience. In Dallas I really did not take many photos of the art. Not true with Chicago. I could not stop myself from blissfully hitting the button and keeping the shutter actively taking photos. When I go to a museum, I love to be surprised. I do not like to look at the catalog of the collection until after I have visited the museum, that way when I come across a piece, that I have only seen in books, I am filled with joy that is indescribable. Case in point it happened this day. In the European collection I was just walking on by and saw this painting by Paul Cezanne:

The Gulf Of Marseilles Seen From L Estaque

It seems like a simple painting, as it is just a common view of some houses and water. I love the simplicity, use of color and the works of Cezanne. He is one of my favorite artists of his era. I had this as a print in my college apartments many years ago. I think that is why I was so nostalgic about seeing the real painting, after only seeing in on a poster.

Here are some photos of the art that I saw and loved. I hope it inspires YOU to visit the Art Institute of Chicago!!!

Click here to see: My Art Photos ~ Chicago