Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

🎶 New Festival Alert! On November 8–9, the Grammy Award–winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird launches EYRIE, a two-day festival at @theathenaeum_chicago featuring 50+ artists from around the world in performances, installations, and conversations. We’ve had the honor of partnering with Eighth Blackbird for years—hosting them in our galleries as our 2015–16 artists-in-residence, and in theater, terrace, and in-gallery events—and we're proud to see their innovative work continue to enrich Chicago’s cultural scene. For more info: https://lnkd.in/gFUwggRj

Why settle for ordinary? Start planning your winter celebration at the MCA and receive complimentary sparkling wine and uplights to elevate your event.* Submit your requests at: mcachicago.org/rentals *Offer applies to events held December 1, 2025–February 28, 2026.

See three visionary artists live at the MCA next Tuesday!🎤✨ Nick Cave (@nickcaveart), Edie Fake (@ediefake), and Mary Patten (@redmaryp) bring their perspectives on art and activism to the stage on 10/28. This is a rare chance to hear from them in person—secure your spot before tickets are gone! 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/g5hhk8gc

Congratulations to our Design team for all their work making "The Living End" catalogue one of AIGA's 50 best book designs of 2024! For all winners, visit: go.mcachicago.org/aiga-24

Our short documentary on Yoko Ono is out now! Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gY4PKpz9

We're loving the in-gallery shots from WGN-TV's spotlight of "Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind," which features an interview with Manilow Senior Curator Jamillah James. View the whole segment: go.mcachicago.org/wgn-ono

Assistant Curator Jack Schneider reflects on finding moments of joy amid the chaos in this highlight from his "City in a Garden" tour. Hear from artists Nick Cave, Edie Fake, and Mary Patten next Tuesday! Get tickets now: https://lnkd.in/g5hhk8gc

It's our birthday! 🍰 Since October 21, 1967, it has been our mission to showcase the great artists of our time. From those who first blurred the boundaries of art to those who continue to redefine it—we strive to remain "a place where new ideas are shown and tested" for decades to come. Here's to another 58+ years! Images: Ed Paschke, 10th Birthday Billboard, 1977 "Pictures to be Read/Poetry to be Seen," 1967 "Jesús Rafael Soto," 1971 "Chicago Art Show" and "Edward and Nancy Kienholz: Human Scale and The Art Show," 1985 "Performance Anxiety," with work by Angela Bulloch, 1997 "Escultura Social: A New Generation of Art from Mexico City," 2007 MCA exterior, 2017

Interact and discover moments of peace and the "slightly unexpected" by planning your visit to see "Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind" now! Curious about what to expect? Check out the Chicago Sun-Times' preview: https://lnkd.in/gRA6p2hN For timed tickets to the exhibition: https://lnkd.in/gpiK4vzM

"Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind" is now open at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago! ✨ This remarkable retrospective celebrates seven decades of Ono's groundbreaking approach to language, art, and creativity. Bring your curiosity. Be part of Music of the Mind. 🔗 Learn more & get tickets: https://lnkd.in/guXEaC7B Image: Installation view, Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind, MCA Chicago, October 18, 2025–February 22, 2026. Photo: Bob. (Robert Chase Heishman).