Detroit: Paris of the Midwest Through the Lens of Art

Discover Detroit through its extraordinary artistic and architectural legacy and explore why the city was once known as the "Paris of the Midwest." From the exuberant art deco splendor of the Guardian Building, Book Tower, and Fisher Building to the world-class collections of the Detroit Institute of Arts, examine how art, industry, and innovation shaped one of America's most fascinating cultural capitals. Highlights include Diego Rivera's monumental Detroit Industry Murals, masterpieces from the DIA's renowned collection, the visionary campus of Cranbrook Academy of Art, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Smith House, an important example of mid-century residential design. Explore Detroit's vibrant contemporary art scene through pioneering spaces such as the Shepherd, a transformed church turned cultural destination, and the iconic Heidelberg Project, where art serves as a catalyst for community engagement and urban renewal. Journey through a city where creativity, architecture, and reinvention continue to inspire, revealing Detroit as one of America's most compelling artistic destinations.