Generously underwritten by Alper Services, "Flame of the Millennium" adorns the Chicago skyline for drivers on the inbound Kennedy.



Rendering of "The Runners" by Athens artist, Theodoros Papagiannis, to be installed in the summer of 2008 at inbound exit of O'Hare Airport.



"Arris" by John Henry greets visitors at McCormick Place.

The International Sculpture Program (ISP) was created to further enhance the 'gateways' of the city by installing public art from international artists on Chicago’s expressways.

This truly unique program further identifies Chicago as an international center of culture, and provides a highly visible platform for civic stewards to establish a legacy of support for both the arts and environment.

Installations
Flame of the Millennium

This visually-striking sculpture was dedicated in December 2002 at the southbound interior of the Ohio Interchange of the Kennedy Expressway. This abstract, stainless steel sculpture, designed by Leonardo Nierman, stands twenty-five feet tall and weighs over seven tons. The piece represents a flame in the wind, as the source of light bringing wisdom and clarity in the new millennium.

Installation and production costs for "Flame of the Millennium" were generously underwritten by Alper Services

The Runners

In August of 2008, with the support of the Athens Sister City Committee, City of Chicago and Department of Aviation partners, we will install “The Runners” by Theodoros Papagiannis on the grounds of O'Hare International Airport. The sculpture will greet visitors traveling to and from Chicago on I-90.

To paraphrase the artist, similar to ancient Greek pottery figures, "The Runners" move through time, emerging from antiquity to meet the present. This sculpture will not only be a pertinent tie between Athens and Chicago, but will surely become a landmark for the 100 million annual airport visitors.

Being Born at the Donald J. DePorter Gateway

In August of 1996, Gateway Green and the City of Chicago dedicated the award winning Donald J. DePorter Gateway, formerly the North Orleans Triangle, located at the base of the Kennedy Expressway and the Ohio and Ontario Street feeder ramp. This "Gateway to Chicago" was transformed through extensive landscaping and the relocation of the famed sculpture "Being Born" by Virginio Ferrari.
This installation was generously supported by Pepper Construction and Tooling & Manufacturing Association, who built “Being Born” and donated it to the city.

Arris

In 1998, Chicago Gateway Green was approached to develop a similar ‘gateway’ near the McCormick Convention Center after the excited reception of the DePorter Gateway installation. This dramatic 60’ wide sculpture, created by artist John Henry, serves as the focal point of the McCormick Gateway, greeting visitors to Chicago’s McCormick Place at the intersection of Indiana Avenue and Cermak Road.

Sponsorship

Each sculpture site is uniquely chosen to ensure dramatic visual impact and in accordance with traffic safety concerns. Please contact Chicago Gateway Green to be a part of this exciting program.

Partners:

* Chicago Sister Cities International
* City of Chicago Public Art Program
* Illinois Department of Transportation
* Chicago Department of Transportation