Established in June 1991, Intuit is one of the premier museums in the world dedicated to presenting self-taught art, defined as the work of artists who demonstrate little influence from the mainstream art world and who instead are motivated by their unique personal visions.

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#tbt . Pauline Simon and Joseph Yoakum, Wabash Transit, an exhibit facility of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, February 4-27, 1971. Photo © John Faier This piece appears in Displays of Gender, Examining Beauty, a theme within Intuit’s Chicago Calling exhibition. This cluster of portraits explores femininity, the traditional male gaze, and ownership of beauty and body. . #chicagocalling #artagainsttheflow #leegodie #artdesignchicago #justgoseeit . Image: Lee Godie (American, 1908-1994). Untitled (female nude torso with ivy leaves), n.d. Paint on canvas, 34 ½ x 24 in. (87.63 x 60.96). Collection of Cheri Eisenberg “In a city where mainstream artists bemoaned the art world ascendency of New York and Los Angeles, Godie called it out, proclaimed ‘Chicago We Own It’ on many works. She owned it. She re-branded it.” —an excerpt from the Chicago Calling: Art Against the Flow catalog . This piece is part of Intuit’s exhibition, Chicago We Own It, on view through February 10. . Image: Lee Godie (American, 1908-1994). Chicago We Own It (detail), c. 1980. Pen, pencil and watercolor paint on canvas. Collection of Carl Hammer and Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago . #leegodie #chicagoweownit #chicagocalling #artagainsttheflow Intuit’s magazine, The Outsider, is available to read free on our website, as well as for purchase in hard copy from the Intuit Store online and at the museum. . The Outsider cover image: Susan Te Kahurangi King, Untitled (detail), c. 1965-1975. Oil pastel on paper, 10 x 8 in. Looking for some help with your holiday shopping? The Intuit staff has you covered! . We picked our favorite items from the Intuit Store to help you with everyone on your list. The store is open every day during museum hours, and for @westtownchicago #westtownwinterfest this Saturday! . Image 1: Sierra, guest service associate—Intuit t-shirts Image 2: Alison, senior manager of exhibitions and development, chief curator—artisan jewelry selection Image 3: Deb, executive director—Folk Art Dolls by @dellaartwells Image 4: Christophe, gallery associate— #chicagocalling catalog Image 5: Melissa, senior manager of learning and engagement, retail buyer—Intuit coffee mugs Image 6: Claire, development coordinator—Intuit membership Image 7: Christina, assistant registrar—art umbrellas by George Blakemore Image 8: Julie, special projects coordinator—art-inspired activewear by @rogawear Image 9: Jane, school and youth programs coordinator—Henry Darger-focused reads Image 10: Annaleigh, marketing coordinator—The Outsider magazine Thank you, #GivingTuesday donors! You help Intuit offer #outsiderart programming for youth year-round! . #GivingIsIntuitive Through Intuit’s Teacher Fellowship Program, @chipubschools youth have the opportunity to exhibit their artwork at the museum. Your donations help make this happen! . Thank you for giving a gift through the link in our profile! . #GivingTuesday #GivingIsIntuitive Your support can help a 3rd grader see their creativity as real art. Your support can help a @chipubschools teacher empower their students with outsider art. Your support can bring kids into a museum for the first time. Your support makes an impact, and for that we thank you. You can give a gift of any size through the link in our profile. #GivingIsIntuitive #GivingTuesday It’s @museumstoresunday and the Intuit Store is here for you to #beapatron #happythanksgiving from Intuit! We’re thankful that we can share #outsiderart with all of you!