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If you haven't been lucky enough to find your own cube, you can download one here. Your contribution could even be featured in a special display here.

Art Projects - Choose One

  1. On your cube, write the nicest thing someone has ever said to you and leave your cube for someone else to find.
  2. Create a stop motion video with your cube as the star.
  3. Perform an art project that was assigned to one of the other cubes. Upload descriptions, photos, or videos here. Your contribution may appear in a special display at the Art Institute.
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#1 christine h commented on 12/3/2009

For my art project, I decided to drink a bottle of semi-cheap wine and think about what my art project should be. My art project was very successful.

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#2 Jack commented on 12/3/2009

Lol

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#3 Carrie commented on 12/4/2009

I might need to try that task!

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#4 sarah of chicago commented on 12/7/2009

I haven't found a cube yet so I decided to take things into my own hands. I think the downloaded cube hangs a lot better on a tree anywya!

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#5 Maris commented on 12/7/2009

Sarah! I totally agree. You beat me to the punch. I think I'll make an ornament out of mine anyway though...

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#6 Kaleena commented on 12/11/2009

I just completed my first 501 cube....I decided to choose cube number 126's idea which states:

Create your own Ellsworth Kelly
Inspired by Ellsworth Kelly’s Red Yellow Blue White and Black, discover or create artwork for each side of your cube (you could use paint colors, photos glued on the sides, or whatever you like); take a photo and upload it here. Then bring your cube to the information desk at the Art Institute. Your contribution may appear in a special display at the museum.

I made a cube out of watercolor paper and glued it over the red cube I printed out from the site. The colors are pastels. The name of the piece is "Red, Yellow, Blue, and Black Circles on White"

Enjoy!

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#7 Zack commented on 12/11/2009

Kaleena ,

Awesome work!

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#8 jk commented on 12/11/2009

question: who designed this cube project? who's idea was it at conception? When was it come up with?
...like the project a lot and can't seem to find out the details

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#9 anna commented on 12/11/2009

I think I found one but it was big...Catalpa and Winthrop

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#10 Larry Maas commented on 12/12/2009

Edie Sedgwick Superstar

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#11 Stephen commented on 12/12/2009

JK - energy bbdo/proximity chicago, an ad agency instigated this project. however the creative souls of chicago are making it happen.

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#12 Mark L. commented on 12/12/2009

CUBE U2 12/12/2009

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#13 Abe Tomás H. commented on 12/12/2009

Don't know why collectors of art aren't listed as one of the key ingredients of Modern/Contemporary Art . . . here's an homage to those of us who support our living artists!

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#14 Christmas Spectacular commented on 12/16/2009

Nothing says Christmas and art like the Rockettes. I'll admit, I have no idea what that means ;^)

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#15 Claudia commented on 12/16/2009

love the Christmas Spectacular :)

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#16 sending love to cube 204! commented on 12/17/2009

Help James feel the love!

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#17 Maria commented on 12/18/2009

I hope to participate soon! I will be looking for cubes everywhere!

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#18 Hoodlumsaint commented on 12/19/2009

You never have to explain yourself to me, I know.

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#19 Aya commented on 12/20/2009

After my co-worker found a red cube, I wanted to find one, too. Easier said than done, so I "made my own" with my fellow co-workers and juxtaposed the mini cubes under the mini poinsettia for a holiday twist.

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#20 C U P commented on 12/22/2009

Clip Cube
Unfold Cube
Punch Cube

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#21 Mr.Mark E Lammersfeld commented on 12/23/2009

Great-uncle Jack was United Airlines Pilot. Died 1940's leaving his cap & wings to United Airline's museum. Please consider ...non-revenue family D4 passes to a lost nephew?

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#22 cousandra armstrong commented on 12/23/2009

I have been given a cube by my friend Michele Owens who registered her name but decided to give it to me beacuse I am a photographer. Here is my version of cube #47 " Woman Descending Staircase"

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#23 COUSANDRA ARMSTRONG commented on 12/23/2009

HERE IS A PICTURE OF MY CUBE # 47 BEFORE THE WOMAN DESCENDS THE STAIRCASE

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#24 Jane commented on 12/23/2009

We'll be staying in Streeterville for 3 days next week (a vacation from the burbs) My plan is to place one cube made by each of the 4 people in our family. They'll be together, like family, and feature 10 year old artwork from my kids. I found an old doodle book of theirs and was inspired. Cheers!

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#25 GStopp commented on 12/24/2009

Cheers Jane! sounds amazing! Can't wait to see

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#26 James commented on 12/24/2009

Cube #204, the bookend cube.

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#27 Bruce White commented on 12/27/2009

I found these red cubes in my studio! They were made of powder-coated aluminum. Thought they might qualify.

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#28 Eldon Benz commented on 12/27/2009

These cubes fell out of my big ass printer.
I had a hell of a time hooking them together.
But it was a fun diversion for the holidays.

Happy New Year

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#29 Ellen G commented on 12/28/2009

waiting for the squares to dry...

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#30 Kathleen King commented on 12/28/2009

Cube#448 must have been up to something during it's travels! Here are some found little cubes with it!

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#31 C. Sharp commented on 12/28/2009

cube video!

http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/CjzfvlMgkwuWpvCQ

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#32 C. Sharp commented on 12/28/2009

Here is what i saw when i went to visit Santa at his north pole workshop! Shocking. watch the video and tell me what you think!

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#33 Aya commented on 12/29/2009

(re-posting WITH picture)

After my co-worker found a red cube, I wanted to find one, too. Easier said than done, so I "made my own" with my fellow co-workers and juxtaposed the mini cubes under the mini poinsettia for a holiday twist.

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#34 Aya commented on 12/29/2009

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#35 Art Institute commented on 12/30/2009

25 cube finders visited the museum yesterday to add their cubes to our cube sculpture! And many more made their own cubes. Some pics below...

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#36 Art Institute commented on 12/30/2009

Started out slow...

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#37 Art Institute commented on 12/30/2009

But thanks to some cube finders...

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#38 Art Institute commented on 12/30/2009

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#39 Art Institute commented on 12/30/2009

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#40 Art Institute commented on 12/30/2009

And a few more...

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#41 Art Institute commented on 12/30/2009

And help from a few others...

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#42 Art Institute commented on 12/30/2009

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#43 Art Institute commented on 12/30/2009

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#44 Art Institute commented on 12/30/2009

The cube sculpture looked fantastic!

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#45 claudia commented on 1/1/2010

the cube sculpture looks amazing! I was sorry to miss the event (out of town)

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#46 Michael Pecoraro commented on 1/10/2010

Ice cubes are to cool!!

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#47 Michael Pecoraro commented on 1/11/2010

Lets try it again...

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#48 Cube Wrangler commented on 1/11/2010

Very cool pic, Michael. Is that one of the cubes, or an incredible simulation?

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#49 Russ Redsville commented on 1/18/2010

“Let’s go CAMERAlot. Get a picture.”
is the nice thing someone has ever said to me.

Now the Red Cube is very magical explaining the 3D experience in a more exciting way. From the Kodak film age of Photography progressing to the digital SLR camera, the new digital picture has improved in quality to Post and Host or the Print displayed under track lighting. The slide shows exhibits the colorful moments of CAMERAlot © Russ Redsville, a visual arts novel. Three Photographers get a major Photo Show at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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#50 Cube # 2 1 commented on 1/20/2010


Did the 2 United Airline tickets winner go non-revenue ?

Asking for winner list per contest rules - OK ?

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#51 ellen g commented on 1/22/2010

Created by 2 of my students:

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#52 ellen g commented on 1/22/2010

There are more pictures @
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sparkyourart/sets/72157623091483302/

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#53 ellen g commented on 1/22/2010

There are more pictures @
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sparkyourart/sets/72157623047964542/

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#54 gstopp commented on 1/24/2010

Cube # 2 1. Just saw your question. Congratulations to Eldon Benz who won. Thanks for asking

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#55 gstopp commented on 1/24/2010

Ellen,
What is spark your art? Tell us more about Creativity Club. That looked cool and what do cup cakes have to do with it?

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#56 Robert commented on 1/28/2010

this is my cube of plaster and burlap

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#57 Robert commented on 1/28/2010

this is my cube of plaster and burlap

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#58 Lynn commented on 1/28/2010

It's the small things, isn't it? Now that I think about it all those small things said and done that define me as much as anything. Like sharing a lovely piece of art by David Hockney hoping it might catch someone's eye and make them smile like I did.

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#59 My Giant Red Cube commented on 1/31/2010

My brother and I made the Giant Cube. The we named it Cube Enriquez

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#60 My Giant Red Cube commented on 1/31/2010

The lost Cube!

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#61 My Giant Red Cube commented on 1/31/2010

My brother and I build a giant cube. That we named it Cube Enriquez

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#62 erica ernst commented on 1/31/2010

I placed the words that I try to live by on my cube #414. I'll post them if they don't make their way on the site via the folks that I gave the cube to.

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#63 erica ernst commented on 1/31/2010

I placed the words that I try to live by on my cube #414. I'll post them if they don't make their way on to the site via the folks that I gave the cube to.

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#64 Jeff commented on 2/1/2010

Never heard about the campaign...wish that I would have. It would have been fun.

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#65 Tim K commented on 2/3/2010

I swa Cube Enriquez today near Chase School. That thing is totally wicked! Long live Cube Enriquez!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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#66 Helga commented on 2/5/2010

Amo el jumbo Cubo Enriquez
Super original

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#67 Sharon U commented on 2/9/2010

Cube Enriquez is gihugic

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#68 Hilary Smith, MD commented on 2/13/2010

Supporting Children's Memorial Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology: Potty training at its finest!

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#69 Brad Bretz commented on 2/14/2010

Awesome entries everyone, very creative works!

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#70 Fundamentals of Design Class commented on 3/3/2010

Here are some wonderful cubes the vis. com. students of westwood college, chicago il created during the color theory section of the class. enjoy!

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#71 Jean Leeson commented on 3/22/2010

I am an art quilter. I realized that I was in my pink period when this lily, orange in real life, turned pink in the quilt.

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#72 margaret butler commented on 4/7/2010

I created my own cube (501)... an "AIC Love Note".

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#73 Zack commented on 4/13/2010

very nice

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#74 musthafa othukkungal commented on 6/25/2010

verry god

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#75 Laura commented on 7/28/2010

made 3 cubes and putting compliment on them. Mine says "You're a sturdy woman". My nephews and I are going to the museum today and will be placing our cubes somewhere. Pics and more to come.

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#76 Laura M commented on 7/28/2010

My "you're a sturdy woman"cube. Place it on Michigan Ave.

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#77 Laura M commented on 7/28/2010

Sturdy woman on Michigan Ave

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#78 Laura M commented on 7/28/2010

Nephew number 1's Red Box "You're hot" "I'm from California" somewhere on Michigan Ave.

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#79 Laura M commented on 7/28/2010

Nephew number 2's Red Box "You're pretty, pretty ugly" Somewhere on Michigan Ave.

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#80 Edgar Enriquez commented on 8/3/2010

Take a picture with Cube Enriquez. Point st and Francis Pl.

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