Take Your Time
In the summer of 2009, my girlfriend at the time had invited me to visit Chicago with her–we were living in Boston but she grew up on the northwest side–we. . . more
Visitors
A Lunchtime Retreat
Helen Zell describes her first encounter with the MCA.
Give Me $100
Dorie Sternberg recruits members for the new museum.
A Visit from FLOTUS
Michelle Obama visited Kerry James Marshall: Mastry, and toured with Kerry and Madeleine.
The MCA’s 5th Birthday
The rain held off and thousands of people came for hot dogs and beer.
“I Want My Money Back!”
Dan Flavin's first museum exhibition, now legendary, provoked mixed responses at the time.
Barefoot on Valentine’s Day
A few years ago on Valentine's Day, I decided to take myself on a date. Flamenco is one of my favorite dance forms, and MCA had a flamenco/contemporary dance performance, Sònia. . . more
Learning from the Public
The future of art is driven by the exchange between museums and their empowered audiences.