he Lions Sculptures, also known as the Art Institute Lions, are a pair of outdoor bronze sculptures located outside the Art Institute of Chicago. The lions were created by Edward Kemeys, an essentially self-taught artist, and the nation’s first great animalier (sculptor of animals) (Art Institute).

The lions have stood at the Michigan Avenue entrance of the Art Institute since the building’s inaugural year. They were made larger than life and are modeled on African lions (WTTW).

These iconic sculptures have become symbols of the Art Institute of Chicago and are among the city’s most beloved public artworks. So, if you ever find yourself in Chicago, make sure to visit the Art Institute of Chicago and see the Lions Sculptures in personand hear them talk.