Stories
From experimental art to the Chicago creative community, MCA Stories offer insight to contemporary culture through the voices of artists, archivists, writers, and more.
Results
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Audio
MCA NOW | Wu Tsang: MOBY DICK; or, The Whale
Hear from Nolan Jimbo, Assistant Curator on the program "MOBY DICK; or, The Whale."
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Articles
Talking Hardcore with Two Powerhouse Femmes from #Blkgrlswurld ZINE
Hear from two powerhouse Black womxn, Christina and Courtney Long of #Blkgrlswurld ZINE, as they talk publishing and their love for punk, hardcore, and metal.
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Video
Object Lesson: Jeanne Dunning on Francesca Woodman
Artist Jeanne Dunning reflects on Francesca Woodman's photograph "House #4, Providence, Rhode Island," 1975–76.
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Video
Object Lesson: Max Guy on Howardena Pindell
Artist Max Guy reflects on Howardena Pindell's video "Free, White and 21."
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Video
Talk | Helen Molesworth and Madeleine Grynsztejn
Hear from writer, curator, and podcaster Helen Molesworth.
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Video
Chicago Works: Maryam Taghavi
In this interview at her Chicago studio, Maryam Taghavi reflects on how calligraphy, the nuqta, and the sculpture of Parviz Tanavoli relate to her work.
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Articles
Pocket Con: Comics for Chicago's Youth
Pocket Con includes music and dance performances, workshops, panels, video gaming setups, and costumes.
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Audio
Audio Feature: Descending the Staircase
Audio features to support the appreciation and accessibility of "Descending the Staircase."
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Video
Lotus L. Kang: Molt (New York-Lethbridge-Los Angeles-Toronto-Chicago- )
In this interview, Lotus L. Kang discusses the process and themes behind her MCA-commissioned artwork.
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Video
Talk | José E. López and Carla Acevedo-Yates
Video documentation of the conversation between José López and Carla Acevedo-Yates.
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Articles
The Art of Eating: Biscuits
Chef Trillis Rollins of Peach's on 47th shares his memories of making biscuits in this installment of the new MCA blog series celebrating Marisol's Chef Collaboration.
