The Great Wave" Has Arrived at the Art Institute of Chicago! 🌊🎨

When I heard "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" was on display, I rushed to AIC this weekend! 🖼️ Visiting Experience: ⏳ Japanese Gallery Crowds: By afternoon, a long queue had formed—we smartly explored other galleries first! 🌅 2F Impressionist Wing: A Parisian flashback! Must-sees: Monet’s Haystacks & Water Lilies (4-5 versions each!) Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte (that massive pointillism masterpiece!) 🗿 Hidden Gems: 🏛️ Unexpected Thrill: Stumbled upon a sculpture of Sophocles—the OG drama king! 🇨🇳 China Collection Stole the Show: Pristine Western Zhou bronzes with intricate patterns Vibrant Tang Dynasty tri-color glazes and musical figurines A breathtakingly detailed Song Dynasty statue 💔 Bittersweet Note: The looted murals on display hit hard—such mixed emotions. #ArtInstituteChicago #HokusaiWave #MuseumFeels