Day 3

Today I went to The Museum of Surgical Science. It is located along the lake and in a rich neighborhood, so I also walked around and gawked at all the fancy homes. I had lunch under the L and met a friend who moved here from Seattle. We had an adventure going out into a suburb to an Art Institute party where some famous artist had some instillation. Her art ended up being totally underwhelming, but the party was fun and full of lots of artsy kids. We missed the last train, so we had a crazy time trying to get a cab back to the city. Our tragedy was hilarious, and we all got back safely.

The EL downtown.
Fancy old houseFancy old housesSkyline from the museumEntrance to museumInside the museum
The beautiful museum libraryThe great Andreas VesaliusTrephined skull
Strange head in a box

Eye see you!The making of denturesOne of my favorite paintings ever. Fairly certain this is not the original.An example of lots of murals
The apothecary from outside
Inside the apothecary.

Day2

I woke up late and went to "breakfast" with a friend. I then went to The Art Institute museum because they were open late. I was there for 5 hours and didn't even see half the museum. It's huge and full of lots of great art! After that I rode the train to Quimby's, a really great, extensive alternative comic book/zine store where I probably bought too many comics.

Outside my friend's apartment.
The window I sleep under, and the train tracks.
Going in to the Art Institute.Leaving the Art Institute. Beautiful!
Some of my favorite paintings:
by Paulus Potter

by Jaques Antoine Volaireby Jean Louis Andre Theodore Gericaultby Oscar Kokoschka
by Ludwig Meidnerby Francis Picabiaby Balthusby Alberto Giacomettiby Ivan Albright