MCA – Exhibitions

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The MCA’s exhibitions feature the art of our time in every possible media by artists of local and international renown. Explore the variety of MCA exhibitions on view now, coming up next, or from our rich past. Images in this section are published for educational use under the umbrella of the Fair Use doctrine.

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Exhibitions

The Shape of the FutureSat, Oct 19, 2019–Sun, Aug 16, 2020
1. Short In a complex but quiet scene, a tennis court occupies the foreground. Behind the court are a line of modernist buildings, with the Egyptian pyramids looming in the distance.
Duro Olowu: Seeing ChicagoSat, Feb 29, 2020–Sun, Sep 27, 2020
Canceled Lina Bo Bardi: HabitatSat, Jun 13, 2020–Sun, Sep 27, 2020
Just Connect Fri, Jul 17, 2020–Sun, Nov 8, 2020
.paintSat, May 23, 2020–Sun, Nov 15, 2020
Chicago Works:Deborah StratmanTue, Mar 17, 2020–Sun, Dec 6, 2020
1. Short A serpent-like creature with horns, clawed feet, and a very long tail, bisected at its tip which wraps around the creature itself, stands on a black background.
Atrium Project:Ad MinolitiSat, Dec 7, 2019–Sun, Jan 3, 2021
1. Short An abstracted group of curvy shapes is flatly rendered in vivid shades of green, purple, pink, red, and blue.
Alien vs. CitizenFri, Jul 17, 2020–Sun, Feb 21, 2021

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Past exhibitions

1998

Dan Peterman: Accessories to an Event (plaza)Tue, Sep 1, 1998–Mon, Nov 1, 1999
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Jacob Hashimoto: An Infinite Expanse of Sky (10,000 Kites)Tue, Jan 20, 1998–Sun, Sep 26, 1999
Alfredo Jaar: Geography = WarThu, Apr 30, 1998–Sun, Aug 1, 1999
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Envisioning the Contemporary: Selections from the Permanent CollectionThu, Apr 30, 1998–Sun, Feb 7, 1999
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Henry Darger: Peering into the RealmsSat, Aug 8, 1998–Sun, Jan 10, 1999
Mariko MoriThu, Oct 8, 1998–Sun, Jan 3, 1999
Wall Project:Damien HirstThu, Oct 8, 1998–Sun, Jan 3, 1999
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Artists’ Books Before 1980: Selections from the MCA CollectionSat, Oct 17, 1998–Sun, Jan 3, 1999
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Artist/Author Multimedia ComponentSat, Oct 31, 1998–Sun, Jan 3, 1999
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Artist/Author: Contemporary Artists’ BooksSat, Oct 31, 1998–Sun, Jan 3, 1999
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The New McLenniumTue, Oct 20, 1998–Sun, Jan 3, 1999
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Jana SterbakThu, Oct 8, 1998–Sun, Jan 3, 1999
1. Short A gallery view of two works of art; one a large photo and other a suit on a hanger.
2. Long Two works of art are seen installed in a corner of a gallery in a portrait-style view. On the left, leaning up against the wall, is photo (about the size of a refrigerator) of a figure embracing a white form. The white form, cocoonish in shape, appears to be made of wrapped fabric and is taller than the human embracing it, obscuring the person's head. Slightly taller, on the right wall, a grey man's suit that seems to be made of felt, hangs from a wooden hanger with the pant legs a few inches from the ground. A grey wall label is installed on the wall about face-level midway between the photo and the suit.
Dara Friedman TotalSat, Aug 29, 1998–Sun, Oct 18, 1998
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One-Way Street: Urban Spaces on VideoTue, Aug 4, 1998–Sun, Oct 18, 1998
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Hirsch Farm Project Now: Speculative Environment, Theme Song, and Wisconsin Open HouseSat, Jul 18, 1998–Sun, Oct 18, 1998
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Names Project AIDS Memorial QuiltWed, Sep 16, 1998–Sun, Oct 4, 1998
Wall Project:Byron KimFri, Feb 20, 1998–Sun, Sep 27, 1998
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Permanent Collection Focus: Jackie FerraraSat, Jul 11, 1998–Sun, Sep 27, 1998
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Chuck CloseThu, Jun 18, 1998–Sun, Sep 13, 1998
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In Focus: Pipilotti RistSat, May 23, 1998–Sun, Aug 23, 1998
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Roger Brown Tribute Sat, Feb 21, 1998–Sun, Aug 2, 1998
Video Selections from the MCA collectionTue, May 26, 1998–Sun, Aug 2, 1998
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Adam Brooks: DenaturalizedSat, Feb 14, 1998–Sun, Jul 5, 1998
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Abigail Lane: Whether the roast burns the train leaves or the heavens fallSat, Apr 11, 1998–Sun, Jul 5, 1998
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California SchemingSat, Feb 14, 1998–Sun, May 31, 1998
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Cindy Sherman Sat, Feb 21, 1998–Sun, May 31, 1998
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Passing ComplexionsSat, Feb 21, 1998–Sun, May 31, 1998
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Andy Goldsworthy: Sculpture Garden ProjectMon, Feb 9, 1998–Thu, May 28, 1998
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Louise Bourgeois Sculpture Garden InstallationMon, Sep 29, 1997–Wed, May 27, 1998
Peter Land: Step Ladder BluesThu, Feb 26, 1998–Tue, May 19, 1998
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Carla PreissTue, Jul 15, 1997–Sun, May 17, 1998
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Envisioning the Contemporary: Selections from the Permanent CollectionSat, Jun 21, 1997–Sun, Apr 5, 1998
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Joe Scanlan: Pay for your pleasure (reprise)Sat, Jan 17, 1998–Sun, Mar 29, 1998
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Wall Project:Uta BarthThu, Apr 17, 1997–Sun, Feb 1, 1998
Derek Jarman: BlueSat, Nov 22, 1997–Sun, Feb 1, 1998
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Jasper Johns: In Memory of My Feelings-Frank O'HaraSat, Oct 18, 1997–Sun, Feb 1, 1998
Video and Film ProgramTue, Nov 11, 1997–Sun, Feb 1, 1998
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Hall of Mirrors: Art and Film Since 1945Sat, Oct 11, 1997–Sun, Jan 25, 1998
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Toshio ShibataSat, Oct 11, 1997–Sun, Jan 4, 1998