Project Windows is an annual contest hosted by Michigan Avenue Magazine in Chicago which partners with the Chicago Community, Chicago Shops, Local Restaurants, Hotels, and other Local Businesses to promote the current LARGE curated Exhibition at The Art Institute of Chicago. It is a voluntary option for all of these entities to participate by using the thematic artist that is showcased in their Store Front Windows. Individuals can log onto the Project Windows Web Site and vote for their favorite Shop Window Exhibit that is an interpretation of the current artist and art exhibit on display at the Art Institute of Chicago.
This Year-2020 the Exhibition was dedicated to Andy Warhol-Pop Art King in his "Retrospective" Exhibit Entitled:
ANDY WARHOL-FROM A TO B AND BACK AGAIN
My favorite Window Front Exhibits by local businesses were-
1. TeaGschwendner
1160 N State St
Chicago, IL 60610
b/t Division St & Elm Streets
Their window front featured Andy Warhol, Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Queen Elizabeth of England and others sipping tea-each in their own Pop Art colorfully modern canvas while featuring a signature banana print at the base of the window front which had tea pots, tea cups, and other tea related accessories juxtaposed in a variety of bright colors and modern styles. (See Attached Pictures)
2. The Acme Hotel
15 E Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60611
b/t Wabash Ave & State Streets
Their Hotel Window featured a Christmas Tree with Andy Warhol's black glasses stuck into a Silver Christmas Tree and hanging images of famous celebrities such as Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Warhol himself. Under the Christmas Tree were gifts wrapped in Andy Warhol colorful celebrity prints and cans of Campbell's Tomato Soup! (See Attached Pictures)
How are the Winners Chosen?-
"An esteemed panel of judges is assembled to professionally judge all the entries and the public is invited to vote online for their favorite display design. The entry receiving the most votes is awarded the People's Choice Award, and themed awards are given out in relation to the exhibition."
Source:
https://michiganavemag.com/Project-Windows-2019
2020 Winner Announcement Date and Link-
This Year's Winner will be announced on January 24, 2020.
See this link for the final results:
https://michiganavemag.com/Project-Windows-2019
FYI-Individuals are Welcome to "Join the Conversation"Via-
@michiganavemag @oakstreetdesign @artinstitutechi #ProjectWindows read more