Voices of Youth at the MCA
Marissa Reyes explains the TCA and how we teach youth what it means to engage the public.
A Whole New Art World
The MCA's first exhibitions introduced contemporary art to many Chicagoans and contemporary art collectors to Chicago's established art world.
The Role of the Museum
Beatrice C. Mayer speaks about the museum's task to educate the public.
Working with Kevin Consey and Mike Danoff
Nancy DeDakis describes former director Kevin Consey, who oversaw the construction of the MCA's new building.
Kounellis’s Chicago Narrative
With the Kounellis show, too—even more than the [Magdalena] Abakanowicz, which was using an exhibition space—Kounellis used industrial buildings at the turn of the 19th and 20th century. So this. . . more
The Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellowship
How Marjorie's children set up the Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellowship in her name.
Summer Solstice
A 24-hour Summer Solstice party celebrated the opening of the museum's new building.
Learning from the Public
The future of art is driven by the exchange between museums and their empowered audiences.
On Helen Zell
Impeccable handwriting is only one of Helen Zell's unforgettable attributes.
Lynne, Carter, and Calder
While searching for work for Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy, Lynne Warren is surprised by an artist's inspiration.
A Legacy of Performance
Ping Chong staged a performance that engaged local artists, and, years later, Tino Seghal did the same.
Ruth Horwich Defends the Staff
Ruth Horwich stood up for the staff with the board, claiming that the board’s job was to support them, not criticize.
An Interdisciplinary Collection
Eschewing specialized departments, the MCA recognizes that contemporary art frequently reflects a merging of once-distinct disciplines.
Establishing the Collection
The MCA's early acquisitions relied on grants and the generosity of Chicago collectors, whose interests helped shape the collection.
How do you create a truly public museum?
The Commons is a platform for fostering dialogue, curiosity, and experimentation within the civic and public contexts of the city.
TCA’s Human Library
Heidi Reitmaier explains the dynamic exchanges that occur with the Teen Creative Agency, including one experiment called the Human Library.