Kevin
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The Picasso
Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza. Unveiled in 1967, much to the Mayor's chagrin.
I like this now popular, yet somehow still "unusual" landmark. One of Picasso's largest sculptures, 50 feet tall and 147 tons, and it's in Chicago. I like it! Weird, cool, huge... silently watching.
I like this now popular, yet somehow still "unusual" landmark. One of Picasso's largest sculptures, 50 feet tall and 147 tons, and it's in Chicago. I like it! Weird, cool, huge... silently watching.
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church on Chicago's west side, a gorgeous Byzantine in character Church. Completed and opened in 1938, the architect was Peter E. Camburas. I love the warmth and design of the interior following the Latin cross plan. The interior was first decorated with authentic Byzantine iconography in 1945. While the stained glass windows were created by the F.X. Zettler Studio in 1960.
I loved photographing the inside of this house of worship. Beautiful perspectives from every angle. Another Chicago treasure!
I loved photographing the inside of this house of worship. Beautiful perspectives from every angle. Another Chicago treasure!
Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church
Beautiful ornate and lavishly detailed Polish Catholic Church in Chicago. I visited this gorgeous edifice in 2009. The church architects were Herman Olszewski and William G. Krieg, the building was completed in 1906.
Designed in a Renaissance and Baroque style, the ceiling paintings were done by K. Markiewicz in 1926. Artist Irena Lorentowicz was commissioned to create stained glass windows that were installed in 1955.
Another of Chicago's "gem" churches.
Designed in a Renaissance and Baroque style, the ceiling paintings were done by K. Markiewicz in 1926. Artist Irena Lorentowicz was commissioned to create stained glass windows that were installed in 1955.
Another of Chicago's "gem" churches.
Marina Towers Condominum Association
Architect Bertrand Goldberg came up with a fascinating design for a group of buildings called Marina City. Kind of wild, very Mid-Century Modern for Chicago in 1963. The kind of architecture that today Chicago is extremely proud of showing off. Part, and parcel, of the architectural designing that made Chicago's buildings monumental across the globe.
I like 'em! Get your camera and tripod (ya still use those... dontcha?) downtown. Take a few superior shots. You'll be happy ya did.
I like 'em! Get your camera and tripod (ya still use those... dontcha?) downtown. Take a few superior shots. You'll be happy ya did.
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral
Another "gem" church here in Chicago.
This one in particular is attributed to the genius architect Louis Sullivan.
Smaller in stature, succinct in message, an edifice defined that does not need description. To the point. Modest. Importantly extant. Beautifully simple, luxuriously summed to balanced perfection. I like this building and art. I really hope this church remains important and preserved in Chicago for many more generations. My photos do not do this building justice. See for yourself.
This one in particular is attributed to the genius architect Louis Sullivan.
Smaller in stature, succinct in message, an edifice defined that does not need description. To the point. Modest. Importantly extant. Beautifully simple, luxuriously summed to balanced perfection. I like this building and art. I really hope this church remains important and preserved in Chicago for many more generations. My photos do not do this building justice. See for yourself.