Taking Risks at the Armory Show
The ideas that were generated by the successful Armory show—the last before it was demolished for the Chicago Avenue building—set the stage for some of the presentations at the new. . . more
Exhibitions
Wrapping the MCA Sign
How fabric was stitched together to cover the MCA sign.
Andy Warhol’s Balloons
One of the most fun recent installations for students was Andy Warhol's Rainforest—the silver clouds featured in the exhibition Merce Cunningham: Common Time.
Frida Kahlo at the MCA
Judith Kirshner describes the origins and reception of Frida Kahlo's first solo exhibition in the United States.
A Mesmerizing Curator
Helen Zell has praise for Naomi Beckwith.
Too Dangerous
Convincing trustees and the fire department to approve Gordon Matta-Clark’s project Circus: The Caribbean Orange proved difficult.
A Place for Everyone to Feel at Home
The MCA is building a greater capacity for creativity through experimental programs like In Progress.
Leapfrogging the Masters
The DNA of the MCA's 1967 founding continues to influence the museum and has resulted in a number of US "firsts."