Installed within the outdoor area of The Art Institute of Chicago, the Fountain of the Great Lakes is a sculpture by Lorado Taft. Also referred to as the Spirit of the Great Lakes Fountain, it is a symbolic representation of water passing through the Great Lakes. Hence, it has five figurines of females together where water flows through their shells, replicating the Great Lakes. Critics and locals have had their own interpretations, and this sculpture has been lauded and criticized several times, but it still attracts tourists from all over and is an integral part of Chicago.
Keith House
Experience war from a soldier's intensely personal perspective at the only museum in the world that collects, preserves and displays creative works by those who served in the Vietnam War. More than 700 pieces representing virtually every artistic medium make up the intriguing permanent collection. Special exhibits and educational programs including evening and weekend painting classes are offered year-round. See website for exhibition schedule, events calendar, artist bios, and group discounts.
