Dr. Jamie Ferguson+FollowChicago’s art scene just got a major upgradeChicago’s Art Institute is shaking things up with its latest acquisitions for 2025, spotlighting works that celebrate both Indigenous and global artistry. Kay WalkingStick’s striking painting overlays Native beadwork onto a Glacier National Park landscape, powerfully reclaiming the Rockies as Native land. The museum also landed a rare 17th-century South Asian textile, considered one of the most significant of its kind in decades. With pieces ranging from early modern Flemish painting to bold contemporary photography and Colombian design, these additions promise to spark fresh conversations about whose stories are told in our museums. Which new piece are you most excited to see? #Entertainment #Painting #ChicagoArt00Share
