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“take in the beautiful works of art”
The only art museum in the U.S. dedicated to exhibiting work by Vietnam vets and, most recently, Iraq War vets — has an almost appropriate vacancy about it. As you step into the main gallery, you're met by a graceful found-metal sculpture that mimics a soldier about to "step off to dance with death," portraying the romantic notion of war; one of the feet is molded using a tricycle part. On the second floor, get close to the softly clinking dog tags that make up Above & Beyond — there's a tag for each of the more than 58,000 service men and women who died in the Vietnam War. Take the back stairs or the elevator to the third floor to see the photos and installations of the Iraq War exhibits. The museum is kept afloat by a handful of dedicated artist vets who regularly ship pieces out for exhibition, and also restore pieces — like a sculpture utilizing the POW bracelets of pilot (and Sen. John McCain colleague) John Borling, as well as the cup he used while imprisoned at the Hanoi Hilton. Many of the pieces easily stand on their own. But within the context of the museum, they are quite overpowering.
(2017). This experience was immersive, compelling and educational. This museum is located in the city of Chicago. I found out about this workshop being held which would use watercolor and pastels... Read more
For sure this is one of the lesser known museums around here and while it doesn't seem like it takes long to look at, it has quite a bit. It has some pretty powerful pieces by actual military... Read more
The National Veterans Art Museum brings the pain, anguish and realities of war to all. It also brings the personal triumphs of those America sends to defend her ideals, interests and freedom... Read more
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