Art Institute of Chicago: Permanent Collection Reinstallation
In preparation for the opening of the Modern Wing, the Art Institute renovated much of its existing museum campus. VHA directed the reinstallation of the museum's European Painting and Sculpture galleries within the iconic 1893 Allerton building and historic Gunsaulus Hall galleries. Working closely with the museum's curators, galleries were replanned to create a comprehensive historical narrative incorporating selections from the museum's collection of decorative arts. Work included the restoration of an original corner gallery within the Allerton building, removed in 1915; accessibility upgrades, including a new ramp and stair at a key campus intersection; art display upgrades, including new cases, lighting systems, and color schemes; and fire suppression systems, installed throughout Gunsaulus Hall.
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