THE BIOGRAPHY OF CHICAGO’S MARINA CITY
Written by Steven Dahlman

New Horizons in Sculpture

In July 1967, the North Shore Art League sponsored an exhibit at Marina City of Illinois artists. “New Horizons in Sculpture” featured works such as Detroit Garden, made of parking meters and automobile bumpers. The Door consisted of elaborate electrical machinery that opened a small door. In Emerging Form, a woman appears to have blended into a chaise lounge.

(Left) Undated photo from 1960s shows skating rink and restaurants on lower level in background. People can be seen on plaza level, looking down on rink. West residential tower in background at right. The Dearborn Street bridge house is visible in background at left.

(Above) View of area in 2007.

Bertrand Goldberg Archive Portland Cement Association