the international exhibition of modern art of 1913, known today as the armory show, was a landmark event in the history of art. this monumental series of exhibitions showcased the works of the most radical european artists of their time alongside those of progressive american contemporaries. this massive exhibition was presented in varying forms at three venues—new york (69th regiment armory, february 17 – march 15), chicago (art institute of chicago, march 24 – april 16), and boston (copley society, april 23 – may 14). the exhibition introduced the visual language of european modernism to a wide spectrum of the american public, changing the aesthetic outlook for american artists, collectors, critics, galleries and museums.