Something for Everyone
Gibran Villalobos talks about the ways that the MCA reaches visitors.
Staff
Lindy, Ruth, and the Calders
Lisa Key tells the story of Ruth Horwich describing the works in a Calder exhibition for Lindy Bergman, who had recently lost her eyesight.
Jeff Koons, Part-Time Preparator
Mary E. Ittelson remembers Jeff Koons before he was a household name.
“It Was Thrilling”
The MCA's first years were marked by experimentation and excitement. Helyn Goldenberg recalls some highlights.
Early Bets and Bully Pulpits
Bringing in emerging artists, such as Wu Tsang or Ellen Berkenblit, makes the museum a driver of discourse.
“Controversies” at the MCA
From the beginning of its history, the MCA has shown art that has taken risks, and occasionally has engendered controversy. The controversies tend to be of two types: people are. . . more
Dangerous Exhibitions
Prioritizing the artist's intent comes with some interesting side effects.
Art and Life
Omar Kholeif talks about the overlap of his life and art at the MCA.