Balkrishna Doshi -- Architecture for the People was showing when I was last at Wrightwood 659 and the space was transformed! Its a beautiful building and a destination on its own created by the Japanese Architect Tadao Ando.I had never heard of Doshi, who is an Indian Architect who gained world-wide fame and worked almost exclusively in India. The exhibit is laid out well and is easy to understand without too much reading. The organizers had reading in mind when developing the supporting materials that were handed out at the beginning of my visit. There were beautifully published and contained both an Exhibition Guide and a Timeline of Doshis life. These contain copies of the panels on the walls and allows viewers to circulate without congregating to read descriptions of the different projects.All in all an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon during the pandemic. They were very careful with social distancing and only allowed 24 people into the building. Dont miss this interesting exhibit through December 12th, 2020.

Stunning gallery space. An absolute must visit for any art lover. There were tons of really thoughtful and informative staff on hand to answer questions about both that building and the art on display. I couldn’t believe how huge this space was! The stonewall show was well curated and featured a ton of Chicago natives. Totally awesome, can’t wait to go back. FYI- Tickets should be reserved online in advance.

This place is a hidden gem in a quiet neighborhood in Lincoln park. You would not expect this gallery in a place like this. The inside is an architectural masterpiece. You can score free tickets just follow their Instagram. They have amazing exhibits that are visually pleasing and make you think. Don’t forget to go to the top floor and enjoy the view. It’s so calming just to explore this place. I will be back in Feb to see their new exhibit!

Amazing art, extremely well-curated and with an accessible set-up that makes you question why everywhere is not like 659. The orientation was very helpful and I was pleasantly shocked at how much work was on display, not only in sheer numbers but also in the wide variety of topics and artists. An amazing visit, and if I ever end up in Chicago again Ill be sure to swing by. :)

A special botique museum on a great neighborhood side street in Lincoln Park. A modern new building designed by a world famous architect tadao Ando. Usually focused exhibits of social interest. TheBuilding is very interesting inside is of great angles and the views from the top floor area very grand.

Such a wonderful space. I was fortunate to make it to the Ando/Corbu exhibit. Inspiration abounds from the building itself to the masters of architecture, themselves. Highly recommend.

Brilliant gallery magnificently curated. The gallery itself, designed by Ando is stunning and the exhibits never fail to provoke and amaze!

Top few gallery/museum spaces of its kind in America. You’ll be blown away by the creativity of the space and the high quality and uniqueness of the space’s ongoing special exhibits. Superb addition to Chicago, and shows off the charm of our north side neighborhoods.

Great small museum. An architectural gem hidden in a neighborhood behind a preserved facade. They have free tickets available at the beginning of each week or you can pay for admission if the free ones are gone.. timed entry only so get your ticket before you go.

A world-class art gallery in Chicago! Beautiful architecture, the interior reminds me a little of the Guggenheim in New York where you can see all floors when walking the stairs and from the foyer. The top floor has panoramic views of the area. Accompanied by a team of young and highly enthusiastic crew. Thank you for opening up the space for the arts. Well appreciated.

Great gallery, worth visiting just for the building.

Saw the Allure of Matter here. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The building is gorgeous. Definitely try to check out the view of sunset from the 4th floor!

An atypical Tadao Ando project that was executed beautifully, but dont touch the concrete.

Great space. Visually intresting. Good exhibits

GO SEE THAT BUILDING AND ITS EXHIBITION !! Its really really good, you have to book your place online but its free. Tadao Ando did an incredible job here, and in the exhibition you can see original work from Le Corbusier and from Ando himself, awesome.

Totally loved the experience... Make Reservations!

Architecturally wonderful yet intimate gallery featuring wonderfully curated exhibits. Limited quantities of free tickets for the week are made available every Tuesday at 10am.

They had four stories of exhibits on Gay art and history. It was one of the most incredibly well curated exhibits Ive seen on that topic. There was a gathering of the Lambda Legal Contributors. It was very nicely done. The building has recently been remodeled and its stunning!

This place is so cool! And the tickets were free! Will be back to see another exhibit

A newer gallery in Chicagos art scene, the building was beautifully renovated in 2018 based on a design by Tadao Ando. Interesting contemporary exhibits and steps from food and drink on Clark.

An amazing space. There is beauty in every detail.

This is a really nice building. The exhibit I attended was visually stunning. It was serene, yet stimulating. Going to go again.

Nice space. The Tetsuya Ishida exhibit is amazing.

This is the the place I would love to come visit now and then. Tadao Ando changed this residency building into a really nice exhibition space!

Great space. The ando concrete counterpoints elegantly with the original aged brick structure, and the concrete finishing itself is almost flawless.

We really enjoyed the entire experience that is until an overly zealous employee frightened our grandchild who had placed his finger inside a hole within the concrete wall nearby the restrooms.

Its a cool space but the layout is funky / non intuitive and the hassle to actually see the space is absurd. Online, register, time slot, you MUST print ticket, then you have to wait outside for your allotted time. the building is cool, i didnt find the dimensions of citizenship exhibit very worthy -- why am i looking at so many screens at a museum?

Really off the beaten path as far as galleries go. The exhibition was eye opening about the Stonewall revolt and queer art. The space is unique for where its located.

Such a beautiful and quiet place. Their staff is amazing!

This will probably be the no1 art gallery in Chicago

Amazing example of precision Architecture and contacting

Amazing private gallery!

Very unique art gallery in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Interesting to have this building right in between apartments and houses.

Beautiful building with unique and important exhibitions.

Wonderful space with non-mainstream exhibits! Recommended!!

Fantastic exposition gay art. Really good. Highly recommended

A beautiful space with excellent exhibits and helpful staff!

Unbelievable building transformation with unique and interesting exhibits.

Amazing museum. The history behind the building, the internal restructuring by famous Tasao Ando was a piece of art in itself.The current exhibition about Tetsuya Ishida was powerful. Dark and thought provoking but absolutely beautiful.Was able to go with friend during week and she scored free tickets.Can’t wait to explore the new exhibitions coming in 2020.

Interesting venue - art exhibit was decent

Ive seen two exhibitions here and they were the best art exhibits Ive ever seen. This place holds excellent and important exhibits. I saw one about AIDS in America as well as their current exhibit in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots - the curator is Jonathan D Katz, who is THE curator of LGBT/queer/gay art. I cannot wait to see what Wrightwood 659 does next!

Small architectural gem in Lincoln Park..beautiful building lovely sunset views of the neighborhood. Recent exhibit of Tandos own architectural designs was very good.

Incredible space, interesting art shows

Excellent experience. Great staffs.

The post stonewall queer art exhibit was amazing.

Great people. That said, cool interior.

Great Free Art exhibit in Chicago beautiful architecture building in chicago

Beautiful history gallery space with outstanding curation and staging of exhibits

Such a well built collection and very nicely presented.

Stunning transformation by Tadao Ando, and a knock out exhibition of gay and queer art and history.

Excellent gallery.

What a wonderful space ten stars man

Very interesting art show!

New museum / best museum

Beautiful art gallery by Tadao Ando~

Great venue and greet artwork shown here

Amazing space with thoughtful, rotating exhibits.

New big and nice gallerie in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. They have a beautiful view from the rooftop. Im so excited to attend their future exibitions. I love it.

Fascinating art installation shows and restored art gallery building

Expect thought provoking work in a beautiful gallery.

Thoughtfully curated exhibitions

Stunning building, with a kind and knowledge staff. A remarkable addition to the Lincoln Park arts scene.

Amazing treasure in Lincoln Park. Jump through the hoops, get your tickets, be on time...and youll have an excellent experience!

Amazing showcase.

Stunning architectural exhibit in an amazing space. Eric Mumford, curator, has created a thoughtfully presented and facinating exhibit featuring the work of Le Corbusier.

Beautiful, unique gallery.

Fabulous new gallery! I am an Ai Weiwei fan and appreciated being able to see this exhibit. Planning on seeing it again and looking forward to future events here.

Inaugural architectural exhibit right in line with re-purposed 1920s building. Splendid cultural amenity in a neighborhood, à la Musée Jacquemart-André in Paris 8th. Keep an eye...

Its unique, luxury place!

Good exhibit on Stonewall

So thought-provoking! So inspirational!! So beautiful!!!

I dont know how I feel about this place. The museum is free and gorgeously designed. It is a small affair that wont give you museum fatigue. When I went, there was a retrospective of Corbusier and Ando (probably spelled wrong, Im not an architect) that was very well put together. My only gripe was that it was on the pretentious side. Dont touch the concrete!

Interesting space. Apt building facade with a Stark geometric brutalist interior. Currently hosting a Corbusier and Tadao Ando exhibit. You can look down at the rarely seen hidden interior courtyard of the Eyechaner house by Ando that is next door from the top floor of the gallery.

Nice neighborhood exhibition!

I was a jobsite that I worked security

Great Art to experience

Beautiful