Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art — Attraction in West Chicago Township

Such a beautiful space with rich history! Decided to stop here while exploring the neighborhood. I was surprised by how small the space was, however left feeling very welcome and enlightened by the staff member Elena! The collection includes paintings, sculptures, and installations. Some of my favorite pieces included kinetic sculptures by two of the founders! Although not as big as some of Chicago's other art galleries, the pieces are beautiful and you can easily make this a quick stop while in the neighborhood. This gallery has alot of heart and I will be returning for...

Completely wasted my time by visiting this 'museum'. In total, the place has two garage sized rooms that hold a handful of paintings. A few of these notable 'works of art' depict various religious figures in disgustingly sacrilegious ways that turned me off immediately. The atmosphere is damp and although it is called the "Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art", half of the contributors are not even from Ukrainian or European backgrounds (but instead pay generously to get a spot). Not worth even a...

I brought a group of students to the exhibit and our guide was fantastic in explaining the exhibit. Elena explained to us how the artwork was that of professionals, students, and beginners alike, and that the connecting factor was simple: all artists were merely members or allies of the Ukrainian diaspora in America. It is a location to celebrate both Ukrainian heritage, and the inclusive sentiments of what...