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Some 1,500 stars of the international art world visit the Modern Wing at the Modern Premiere party, May 15. Photo by Andrew Campbell
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No decor needed; lighting highlights Renzo Piano's stunning architecture at the Modern Premiere party. Photo by Andrew Campbell
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At 10 p.m.,the Young Modern event gets rolling, geared toward younger patrons. Photo by Andrew Campbell
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At the Young Modern party, a lounge atmosphere takes over, with DJs, performance artists, hors d'oeuvre and cocktail bars in the gallery space. Photo by Andrew Campbell
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The Art Institute's Linsey Foster notes that older art-world luminaries stayed after their event to party with the young set at the Young Modern bash. Photo by Andrew Campbell
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The Civic Dedication Ceremony, May 16, drew Chicago's leaders and locals. Photo by Tom Callahan/TBA Global
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The 600-foot Nichols Bridgeway, linking the Modern Wing and Milennium Park, was used as a powerful symbol linking the public and the art world. Photo by Andrew Campbell
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Dignitaries including White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel (third from left) and Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley (far right) cut the red silk ribbon at the public event celebrating the Modern Wing. Photo by Tom Callahan/TBA Global
