Inside Entrance

The Modern Wing has its own "front door," as mentioned in previous posts. But of course it is a new wing, not an entire new building, so it has an inside entrance. This passage, well designed as an easy access and a clear demarcation of the division, is just north of the courtyard which has been the longtime home of the famed Chagall windows. In other words, one looking at the windows would see the Modern Wing by turning to look to the left.

Of course, the Chagall windows have been in storage for a good long time as protection during the construction period. On the opening weekend, none of the four guides I asked knew when the Chagall windows were scheduled for a return to their place in the Art Institute. That will be another great day on Michigan Avenue.