Administered by City of Chicago Public Art Program 78 East Washington Chicago Illinois 60602
Located Brunswick Building Plaza 69 West Washington Street Chicago Illinois
Date:
1967. Dedicated April 20, 1981
Notes:
Bach, Ira J., and Mary Lackritz Gray, "A Guide to Chicago's Public Sculpture," Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1983, pg. 73-74.
Riedy, James, "Chicago Sculpture," Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1981, pg. 225.
Gray, Mary Lackritz, "Department of Cultural Affairs Loop Sculpture Guide," Chicago: Department of Cultural Affairs, 1990, no. 14.
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Illinois, Chicago survey, 1992.
Image on file.
Bach, Ira J., and Mary Lackritz Gray, "A Guide to Chicago's Public Sculpture," Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1983, pg. 73.
(On base, north side, there is a horizontal model of the sculpture and text in braille and written english:) Miro's Chicago For more than 15 years there were plans to bring a sculpture by Joan Miro, one of the great masters of 20th century art, to the city of Chicago. These plans began to be realized in 1980 when mayor Jane Byrne pledged a donation as a matching gift to build the sculpture. The remainder was raised from corporations, foundations, and individuals. The sculpture, entitled Miro's Chicago was dedicated on the artist's birthday April 20, 1981. Miro donated the design of his work as his present to the city of Chicago. (On base, south side, there is a list of contributors to Miro's Chicago.) unsigned
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Summary:
Abstracted female figure with slim waist, outstretched arms and simplified head. The shape of her skirt resembles an "overturned chalice" which is embedded with ceramic tiles. A fork-like shape sticks out of her head.
