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The Smart Museum of Art is an American Alliance of Museums-accredited facility that has been a part of the University of Chicago art campus since 1967, showcasing works of fine contemporary and modern art from around the world. The museum is named in honor of Esquire publishers and brothers David and Alfred Smart and displays a collection of more than 15,000 works of art, including pieces originally held in David's personal art collection. Four permanent galleries showcase modern and contemporary art from the Americas, Europe, and Asian, with collections on display rotating annually. Significant artists on display include Auguste Rodin, Edgar Degas, Joan Mitchell, Diego Rivera, and Andy Warhol. The museum also holds a large collection of contemporary Chinese photography, Buddhist sculptures, and materials related to the life and career of artist H.C. Westermann, along with the original dining room furniture crafted by Frank Lloyd Wright for his work on the Robie House. Free admission is offered to the public daily, with public special event programming offered periodically.

5550 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, Phone: 773-702-0200

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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