Exhibitions to Check Out Now, Spring 2026
When living in a city like Chicago, we’re lucky to be at the center of one of the largest cultural hubs in the Midwest. There is never a shortage of amazing exhibitions and installations to explore. We have compiled a list of some of the “can’t miss” fine art exhibitions on view now.
The Art Institute of Chicago
Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color
Mar 7–Jun 1, 2026
Henri Matisse’s Jazz, one of the most impactful artist’s books of the 20th century, is being shown in its entirety for the very first time at the Art Institute of Chicago since its 1948 acquisition. Matisse’s Jazz is most well-known for its vibrant paper cut-outs and handwritten text. This artist’s book was created while the influential artist was bedridden. The exhibition will be on view until June 1, 2026.
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Firelei Báez
Nov 15, 2025-May 31, 2026
Organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, Firelei Báez is the first mid-career survey in North America of the dynamic work of artist Firelei Báez. Featuring significant examples of the artist’s drawings, paintings, and installations made over the last two decades, this exhibition underscores the breadth and expertise of one of contemporary art’s most significant voices. You can stop by and see the exhibition through May 31, 2026.
Intuit Art Museum
Drawing with Metal: Sculpture by Bill Brady
Apr 9–Oct 4, 2026
The Intuit Art Museum, an institution focused on folk & outsider art, is showing Drawing with Metal: Sculpture by Bill Brady through October 4, 2026. This exhibition puts craftsmanship imbued with whimsicality on display. Made with flat sheets of tin-plated steel (roofing tin) and welding rods, Brady’s sculptures are hammered and soldered together, sometimes including marbles and paint, with surfaces left to age.
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