The Art Institute of Chicago has teamed up with London's Tate Modern to mount the first major retrospective of Paul Cezanne's work in more than 25 years, exploring the Impressionist painter's legacy across a variety of mediums and genres. Visitors can explore some of Cezanne's most enduringly iconic works—including his lush still life paintings and landscapes—as well as rarely-seen compositions pulled from private collections, encompassing a total of 90 oil paintings, 40 watercolors and drawings and two complete sketchbooks. You'll need an additional ticket to gain access to the exhibit, but you'll rarely find such a comprehensive perspective on this seminal artist's life and work.
After months and months of dreary weather, it finally feels like summer in Chicago—and to make things even better, we've got a stacked lineup of events happening throughout the city this weekend. When you're not taking advantage of balmy temps at sky-high rooftop bars and tucked-away restaurant patios, check out outdoor events like a walking tour of Chicago brick or ogle vintage train cars at Pullman Railroad Days. And if you can bear to spend a bit of time indoors, go see in-depth retrospectives of Paul Cezanne at The Art Institute and Chicagoan Nick Cave at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Make the most of gorgeous weather with our list of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend.
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