Public art by Matthew Hoffman titled “You Are Beautiful” installed along Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive, inviting connection and positivity across the city.
Matthew Hoffman’s “You Are Beautiful” sculpture in Chicago viewed from DuSable Lake Shore Drive — public art inspiring reflection and joy.

You Are Beautiful

You Are Beautiful was created as a reminder for everyone driving along Lake Shore Drive that kindness and connection are worth slowing down for. I was invited to bring this message to one of Chicago’s most visible spaces, and the phrase felt at home there. When I think about the meaning of You Are Beautiful, I think about the quiet power of seeing something positive in a place you pass every day. Public art can change how we feel about a city, when a space feels cared for, people care too.

Find out more at You Are Beautiful.

  • Visitors photographing Matthew Hoffman’s “You Are Beautiful” sign along Lake Shore Drive, a Chicago landmark celebrating self-worth.

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  • Close-up of the “You Are Beautiful” letters designed by Matthew Hoffman, glowing in the Chicago light, a message of hope for all who pass by.

    @mferrennn

  • Community members sharing smiles near Matthew Hoffman’s “You Are Beautiful” sculpture in Chicago, public art bringing people together.

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