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: Vaquero by Luis Jiménez
Lilia Rocio Taboada reflects on the figure of the cowboy in Luis Jiménez's work.
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Object Lesson: Urklavier (Primeval Piano) by Nam June Paik
Andrew Hansung Park reflects on this small work by Nam June Paik, created for the portfolio In Memoriam George Maciunas.
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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: Max Guy on Howardena Pindell
Artist Max Guy reflects on Howardena Pindell's video "Free, White and 21."
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Atrium Project: Celeste Rapone
In this video created for the exhibition, Celeste Rapone reflects on painting from everyday life.
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Mike Cloud: Worldless Obstruction
In this short documentary, Chicago Works artist Mike Cloud discusses his process in the studio and what motivates his curiosity about symbols, abstraction, and meaning.
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Firelei Báez
Watch Firelei Báez speak about her practice in this video produced by the MCA for her first major museum survey.
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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."
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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