"Flight of Butterflies" Takes Flight on The Magnificent Mile®, Bringing Art, Nature, and Technology Together
2024年5月21日 - 11:54PM
The Magnificent Mile Association®, the Peggy Notebaert Nature
Museum, and Special Service Area 76 are proud to announce the
arrival of "Flight of Butterflies" to The Magnificent Mile. “Flight
of Butterflies” is a captivating citywide exhibit that brings art,
nature, and technology together. This unique initiative features 29
stunning butterfly sculptures scattered throughout Chicago, with 10
gracing the iconic Magnificent Mile. Visitors to The Mag Mile can
not only admire these beautiful sculptures but also engage with an
innovative augmented reality experience.
"We are delighted to partner with the Peggy Notebaert Nature
Museum and SSA 76 on this exciting initiative," said Kimberly
Bares, President and CEO of The Magnificent Mile Association.
"Flight of Butterflies is a unique and beautiful way to bring art,
nature, and technology together in the heart of Chicago."
A Walk Through Art and
Nature
Ten majestic butterfly sculptures, inspired by the regal
fritillary and eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies, will grace
The Magnificent Mile for the next year. Visitors are invited to
embark on a charming 30-minute stroll along Michigan Avenue to
discover all ten artworks, each created by talented Chicago
artists.
"Flight of Butterflies is more than just an art exhibit," said
Erin Amico, President and CEO of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
"It's a call to action to protect butterflies and their habitats.
These sculptures represent the beauty and importance of these
creatures, while also highlighting the diverse artistic talent in
our city."
Here's a sneak peek at the sculptures and their
locations:
- Vuelo Sobre Fronteras by Hector Duarte (875 North Michigan
Avenue)
- Wanderlust by Mayumi Lake (835 North Michigan Avenue, Water
Tower Place, 2nd Floor)
- Ulukububa by Nnenna Okore (The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 160 E
Pearson St)
- Boundless Impact by Englewood Arts Collective (Jane M. Byrne
Plaza, 180 E Pearson St)
- Adapting to an Unnatural Habitat: A Haiku by Cydney M. Lewis
(717 North Michigan Avenue)
- Turnasol/Iridescence by Salvador Andrade Arévalo (676 North
Michigan Avenue)
- Map to Migration by Rubén Aguirre (625 North Michigan
Avenue)
- Techno Organic by Rahmaan Statik (600 North Michigan
Avenue)
- Vuela Vuela by Yvette Mayorga (The Shops at North Bridge, 520
North Michigan Avenue)
- Of Migratory Paths and Milkweed by Alice Hargrave (Pioneer
Court, 401 North Michigan Avenue)
"We are honored to have our sculpture be part of Flight of
Butterflies, a stunning exhibition that amplifies the rich artistic
tapestry of Chicago—from some of Chicago’s most valuable assets:
it’s artists," said Janell Nelson, Executive Director, Englewood
Arts Collective.
Unleash a Flutter of Virtual Butterflies with a New
Augmented Reality Experience
"Flight of Butterflies" on The Magnificent Mile also offers a
unique augmented reality experience. By scanning QR codes at the
sculpture locations, visitors can watch a flurry of virtual
butterflies, native to Chicago, come alive on their screens.
Visitors can also share these delightful moments with friends and
family via messaging or on social media.
Funding for the ten “Flight of Butterflies” sculptures on The
Magnificent Mile was generously made available by Tullman Community
Ventures, SSA 76, and the property owners. A map to all ten
locations can be found here:
https://www.themagnificentmile.com/flight-of-butterflies/
About the Partner
Organizations:
- The Magnificent Mile Association is a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to promoting Michigan Avenue as a
world-class shopping and entertainment destination.
- The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is Chicago's premier museum
focused on the natural world and environmental
education.
- Special Service Area 76 is a taxing district that funds various
public services within its boundaries, including safety and
security initiatives and beautification projects.
- Flight of Butterflies on The Magnificent Mile
- Map to Ten Butterfly Sculptures Plus Virtual Butterflies on The
Magnificent Mile
Denise Chudy
The Magnificent Mile Association
dchudy@themagnificentmile.com