The Art Institute of Chicago is currently hosting Bridget Riley’s first US solo exhibition at an American museum in 15 years.
Ascending and Descending Hero (1963-5 Bridget Riley)
The exhibition features one of the museum’s own pieces – Ascending and Descending Hero (1963-5) shown above – as well as several of Bridget Riley’s ‘stripe’ paintings. A key piece on display though is Riley’s only sculptural work – Continuum (1962) – which is on show for the first time ever in the US.
Bridget Riley – Continuum (1962 – Acrylic on Aluminium)
The exhibition can be found in Gallery 294 at the Institute and runs from Tuesday, November 11, 2014 through to Sunday, March 8, 2015. Entrance to the Museum is not free – pricing details can be found on their website.
Opening hours
Friday – Wednesday 10:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday 10:30am – 8:00pm
Bridget Riley @ The Art Institute of Chicago by Olly