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Located one block east of the historic Water Tower, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago has been at the forefront of showcasing new and experimental work since its inception in 1967.


Be inspired by their ever-changing, provocative exhibits and programs; indulge in 

innovative cuisine crafted by one of the city’s foremost chefs at their restaurant, Marisol; and shop at one of the best gift stores in Chicago.


Visit the MCA’s website to plan your next visit.


The MCA offers FREE admission for anyone under 18 all year long.


Photo: T. McDonald Photography (@tmcd.chi)

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Stella Brown meditates on the state of construction at the MCA and across the city of Chicago through an excavation of the building itself, imagining the past, present, and future archaeologies and geologies of this site.

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About the Artist

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Stella Brown is an artist and curator based in Chicago. Through an interdisciplinary research-based art practice, her work explores narratives within natural history, geology, and culture using modes of collection, documentation, and display. She has recently shown work with the Terra Incognita art series at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Slow Pony Project and Comfort Station in Chicago. She has presented curatorial projects with Efrain Lopez Gallery and Shoot the Lobster, among others.

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