Hilton Contemporary brings monumental Feuerman sculptures to Chicago's Mag Mile

Chicago's iconic Magnificent Mile has been transformed into an open-air museum with "Monuments of Stillness," a major public art installation featuring ten monumental sculptures by internationally acclaimed American artist Carole A. Feuerman.

Presented by Hilton Contemporary, the exhibition officially debuted on June 2 and will remain on view through November 2026.

Stretching from the historic Wrigley Building north to Oak Street Beach, the installation places Feuerman's celebrated superrealist sculptures throughout Michigan Avenue, creating a unique dialogue between contemporary art, Chicago's renowned architecture, and the city's vibrant street life.

The ten sculptures, ranging from life-size to more than 12 feet tall, depict swimmers captured in moments of reflection, resilience, and calm. Crafted in painted bronze, resin, and stainless steel, the works explore themes of strength, vulnerability, perseverance, and human connection. The Magnificent Mile setting is especially fitting, linking the Chicago River to Oak Street Beach and reinforcing the artist's recurring connection to water.

Recognized as one of the pioneers of superrealism, Feuerman has exhibited internationally for more than 50 years. Her work has appeared at the Eiffel Tower during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, on New York's Park Avenue and in Central Park, at the Venice and Beijing Biennales, and in museums and public spaces throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. Her current solo exhibition, Reborn into the Water, is on view at the Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid.

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On May 1, 2026, Feuerman received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Contemporary Sculpture from the International Sculpture Center.

"Chicago has long been celebrated for its architecture, public art, and cultural vitality," said Feuerman. "I hope these sculptures invite viewers to pause, experience wonder, and reconnect with themselves amid the energy of the city."

According to Arica Hilton, founder of Hilton Contemporary, the exhibition is intended as a gift to Chicago, celebrating beauty, contemplation and the transformative power of public art.

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In conjunction with the outdoor installation, Hilton Contemporary is also presenting an exhibition of Feuerman's smaller-scale works at its Chicago gallery locations, with select pieces available for acquisition.

Monuments of Stillness will remain on display along the Magnificent Mile through November 2026, offering residents and visitors a rare opportunity to experience one of the world's most celebrated contemporary sculptors in a public setting.