Learning Resources
Explore learning resources created by and for the teachers, youth, families, and other members of our MCA Learning Community.
Object Lessons
Artists and curators focus in on a single artwork featured in a current exhibition in this video series.
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Object Lesson: Poetic Justice by Tania Bruguera
Mariana Fernandez reflects on Tania Bruguera's work "Poetic Justice."
Through this very tender, poetic piece, Bruguera invites us to consume perhaps more responsibly.
Mariana Fernandez
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Object Lesson: Untitled (Rust Background) by Ray Yoshida
CJ Salapare considers connections between Ray Yoshida's collection, painting practice, and influence on the Chicago Imagists.
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Object Lesson: La Crucifixión de Don Pedro Albizu Campos
Poet and historian Eduardo Arocho speaks about the mural La Crucifixión de Don Pedro Albizu Campos.
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Object Lesson: Max Guy on Howardena Pindell
Artist Max Guy reflects on Howardena Pindell's video "Free, White and 21."
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Wafaa Bilal: Indulge Me
Artist Wafaa Bilal speaks about his art and practice in his New York studio in this video created for his MCA exhibition "Indulge Me."
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Arthur Jafa: Works from the MCA Collection
Arthur Jafa talks about his practice in this studio visit organized in conjunction with the exhibition "Arthur Jafa: Works from the MCA Collection."
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Chicago Works | Andrea Carlson: Shimmer on Horizons
Andrea Carlson considers her relationship to landscape in this short documentary created for her exhibition "Shimmer on Horizons."
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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.
Teacher Resources
Find resources made by and for teachers.
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CURRICULUM: Writing Interpretive Labels
An experiment in label-writing as a practice of colearning for community members, artists, museum staff, and visitors. -
Curriculum Generator
Play this game to create a new, experimental curriculum for teaching and learning with works of art in and related to the exhibition Alien vs. Citizen.
At-Home Activities
Find art-making activities for all ages.
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