This weekend I'm in Chicago. The weather's perfect, and I'm loving it. I've always thought that Chicago is a wonderful secret that nobody tells outsiders, and I feel lucky to have discovered it. And I finally got to see 'the bean', aka 'cloud gate' by Anish Kapoor...
...on my way to the Art Institute of Chicago, one of my favourite museums in the world. It's just so full of famous paintings that take your breath away.
Seurat's 'A Sunday Afternoon on La Grande Jatte' has a special place in my heart. I can't quite explain why it moves me so much, but it's like visiting an old friend. 
The monkey is the cherry on the cake, it's just so delightful.
This beautiful Georgia O'Keefe painting of clouds was a lovely surprise.
There was also a wonderful little show of Utamaro mokuhanga prints, which crowned an inspiring day.
Art in Chicago
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