Descending the Staircase considers novel artistic approaches to representing the human body. Spread across two floors of the museum, the exhibition presents figures of all kinds, from the fragmented, absurd, and surreal to the curated, self-aware, and media savvy. Together, these artworks delve into fundamental questions about the human body in the contemporary world, including its...
Descending the Staircase considers novel artistic approaches to representing the human body. Spread across two floors of the museum, the exhibition presents figures of all kinds, from the fragmented, absurd, and surreal to the curated, self-aware, and media savvy. Together, these artworks delve into fundamental questions about the human body in the contemporary world, including its relationship to labor and machines, its presentation in advertising and social media, and its role within the everyday domestic sphere.
Drawn primarily from the MCA’s permanent collection, this immersive exhibition brings together new works and old favorites, revealing ongoing conversations among past and present artists.
Descending the Staircase is part of an ongoing exhibition series that highlights key artists represented in the MCA’s collection. The exhibition is curated by Jadine Collingwood, Associate Curator, and Jack Schneider, Assistant Curator.
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What's on
Nicole Eisenman: What Happened (Until 22 September 2024)
Virginia Jaramillo: Principle of Equivalence (Until 5 January 2025)
Arthur Jafa: Works from the MCA Collection (Until 2 March 2025)
Descending the Staircase (Until 1 December 2024)
Trade Windings: De-Lineating the American Tropics (Until 25 August 2024)
Chicago Works | Andrea Carlson: Shimmer on Horizons (Until 2 February 2025)
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Museum Of Contemporary Art (MCA)
Chicago's premier art gallery is dedicated to showcasing art in all its forms – so expect to see painting, photography, film, music, theater and more in a stunningly designed exhibition space.
Opening hours
Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 10:00 - 21:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |