CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The Chicago Riverwalk is getting a new look.
The City of Chicago announced Tuesday new public artworks on the Riverwalk, including a mural celebrating 100 years of Art Deco by artist Kate Lynn Lewis and portraits of Chicagoans by street muralist Dont Fret.
“The new artworks on the Riverwalk continue Chicago's rich tradition of murals and public art," said Mark Kelly, Commissioner of DCASE, in a statement. “These commissions support local artists and enrich our second waterfront, as Chicago welcomes visitors – and residents – back to our city, safely and responsibly.”
Nearby under the Columbus Avenue Bridge, artist Alberto Aguilar's Echo Hecho Fresco was also added to the Riverwalk in 2019. The zigzag pattern made with CDOT traffic paint is intended to reflect the constant movement of people through the tunnel, cars on the bridge above, boats below and river flowing beside.
The Chicago Riverwalk, a 1.25-mile promenade through the heart of downtown, has quickly become one of the city’s most popular destinations for art, music, dining and the enjoyment of natural habitats, beloved by Chicagoans and visitors alike. The Riverwalk is open to the public daily from 6 a.m.–11 p.m.
Guests to the Riverwalk are required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing.