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Come to the Museum of Contemporary Art to see the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the work of living artists, the MCA is the best place in Chicago to experience the works and creative processes of the most stimulating artists of our time. View art today that everyone will be talking about tomorrow.
4.0 of 5 stars.
ALWAYS something to talk about at the MCA! Five stars for the great museum store and incredible programs. If you simply go through the museum and eat at Pucks, you might not get much out of it, but if...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As the name would indicate, the Museum of Contemporary Art is, well, a museum of contemporary art. Art fans who love the classics but can't stand all that modern nonsense ("Why is this art?") will not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to hold a modern wedding if you have around 100 guests. There is a great dance floor and the outdoor terrace is perfect! The only thing to be careful of is the acoustics... the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great museum. I took a group of art HS students and we were definitely not disappointed. The education docents were excellent. My only issue is that it was a little small especially with the main...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place I suggest tourists to visit if they have several days in Chicago (as opposed to only one), and a place that I chide my Chicago friends for never visiting. The main exhibits are usually...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Art... Most of the shit I saw inside of this museum is what people sell in garage sales. The most charming exhibit had to be the array of mock Heroine syringes, Quaaludes, Cocaine powder, and burnt...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
:Meh, I've experienced better." is spot on. The fruits and vegetables and even flowers just don't seem as good as say, the Division street farmers market, for some reason. (Even though some of the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You may not like all the art, you may like none of the art, some of the 'art' will go right over your head, I refuse to believe everyone loves all of the art... but that's the point. This museum gives...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This museum truly is a gem and I am so grateful to have it here in the city. I absolutely love contemporary art. As opposed to the modern art collections available at many art museums, MCA has a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This museum reminds me of a museum in Los Angeles called Getty, not because of what is inside, but how well the structure itself matches what is inside so well. The building itself is a piece of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in the world! Whether I am the checking out the latest exhibit or watching a performance, the MCA always has something to keep me interested. They always have top...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this is the first museum I've been to in Chicago. While sometimes over my head, the exhibits were interesting, and little interactive. Didn't get the piece of material tacked on the wall (that was...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The market here is convenient but not that exciting. There is a lot more space dedicated to flowers than I would expect, and it's really not well priced. I bought 6 for $2 corn (which is well priced)...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Depends on your preference, for me, I like modern and the "odd" things, so this is my favorite museum.It's not too big of a place like the Art Institute where you cannot finished the whole place in...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for art besides still paintings and sculptures, and something that is more interactive and taunts your perception, MOA is for you. I'm a fan of art work that is illusionary and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Free on Tuesdays! Is there any other day to go? I love the MCA. I try to visit each time they feature a new exhibit, and I'm rarely disappointed. The main level is used for the bigger exhibit, and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful space. There's free live jazz Tuesday evenings June-September. Tuesdays on the Terrace is absolutely fantastic!! I love it and will continue to support the museum because they sponsor...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a firm believer that beauty is held by the beholder. What I see as art can (and most likely) will be different from the next person. Contemporary art is always the most critiqued and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While small for the size of Chicago, and frumpish on the outside, always a high quality experience with fascinating exhibits. Today went to the Buckminster Fuller exhibit, which was both educational...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here specifically for the Buckminster Fuller exhibit and was very pleased. Great space, great displays of his work, and the museum is perfectly sized so that your interests always stay piqued and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever gone looking for one thing and find another pleasant thing without effort? I'd call it a psychic lagniappe.For those of us familiar with New Orleans and its culture, the term "lagniappe"...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I work right by this Farmer's Market in front of the MCA and love coming here on to just get away and buy some fresh goodies. They set up the market only on Tuesdays from, I believe 9AM to 6PM. There...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every Tuesday morning in summer I wake up and realize "HEY! It's Farmer's Market Day!" and I rush off to work just in time to get the first lineup of fruits and veggies. I work at the MCA, so it's...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Chicago Contemporary Art Museum was average. I went on a class trip so obviously I didn't see the whole thing. The art was pretty cool but like all contemporary art I found it a little hard to...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I should have reviewed the MCA looong ago. Over two years ago actually. The art can be spectular, can be entertaining (Michael Jackson with "Bubbles" the monkey...), can be dirty (borderline porn...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of any art, and I believe that just about anything CAN be art, so I don't agree with anyone who says that there is no art there. It is not typical art, and that is what was so surprising...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tuesday nights they're open late... and it's free! so delightful. great date spot. i feel as though they change up the exhibits quite frequently, which is great as someone who likes to go often.note,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time i have company in town that I know would enjoy the experience of an art museum I take them to the MCA. They always have the neatest exhibits around and you never know quite what to expect...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So many lovely snippets to share... A truly beautiful building. They rent it out for weddings. People wouldn't get married here if it wasn't lovely, right? Such a fun gift shop (both upstairs and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
clearly, i love this place. one of my favorite museums in the city, EVER! to my mind, the MCA is really one of the best date ideas ever invented. the building's architecture is wonderful and it's...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I've ever ventured in the Museum of Contemporary Art I was shocked to find such fabulous exhibits. The Buckminster Fuller exhibit is unreal. My boyfriend and I will be back!!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love the space, love the exhibits, love the store, love that my seattle art museum reciprocal membership gets me in for free.my most recent visit was for the buckminster fuller show with a bonus round...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My feelings on the MCA have changed over time. I find it depends a lot on who they have on display. A lot of the pieces don't do much for me, but then again, art is relative. I loved the Jenny Holzer...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate giving MCA such a low score. I love the building and it's in my childhood neighborhood, but the exhibits are horrendous. This is not art. This is my high school art class. And I'm a big fan...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Is that it?" I heard that said a few times by others as we were walking around this museum today. Beautiful building and yes a cool stairway. I really was hoping for more.Then my friend turned to me...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, after 7 years of living in this city I got here. I came here to meet up with friends for First Fridays and purchased my ticket online to avoid the higher cost at the door. I knew I was...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't that particularly fascinated with most of the art here, though I love the gift shop. I would probably enjoy this place more if I came during a special exhibit. It's free on Tuesdays, so go...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone just comes here to make out.First Fridays.Guilty as charged....*nommmmmmmmmmmmmmmm*(yes, written whilst drunk...what selse is new?)
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really underwhelmed by the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art. For a major city, I expected it to be in the same company as the contemporary museums in LA, SF and NYC. Not the case. The layout...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If contemporary art is your thing, this place is cool to check out. They recently had a cocktail party for engaged couples, and usually hold a Friday-night soiree as well with cocktails and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First Fridays when the weather is warm enough to be out on the patio is one of Chicago's finest. Inside, there's a DJ stationed on the 2nd Floor, with a drink station right underneath him, and the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
there's a lady who makes pumpkin bread that I would kill for! this was the highlight of my first year of med school. I would stop by and grab a loaf and take it to class to share with the lucky people...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very interesting and thought provoking pieces. I especially liked the scrolling lights of news clips and political and philosophical phrases. The "American" section was also quite good. And with free...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The MCA has housed some of the best art shows that I have seen in recent years. The Dan Flavin show a few years ago was great (he is the neon artist you see below) and the Mona Hatoum show that I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I confess, I was fairy underwhelmed... From the outside, the building looks imposing and promises a lot. Inside, the amount of exhibit space was limited. I saw everything in an hour. I might go...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love, love, love the MCA! I only wish it was a bit larger and they had more social events with modern music, like LA's LACMA. My favorite memory here happened last summer when my cousin and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE this Place. It is very well Kept. It has many very cool exhibitas, the poeple are very friendly also. If there was one wish i had for it it would be that it would double in size but...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A limited collection, but a good collection. The Calder collection was excellent and the William Kentridge exhibit was absolutely superb - but otherwise there simply wasn't that much to see.The...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this museum. The two rooms on the bottom are good spaces for their temporary collections (which was Jeff Koons when I was there). They have a few floors of pretty amazing work, a short-film...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to like really. Its a beautiful location, an interesting building design and houses great contemporary artists that rotate year round. I love sitting on the steps of the museum in the...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to see the current Jenny Holzer show here, but I'm scared.Scared because the art here is so BAD and haphazardly done. There's nothing that really sends me into a frenzy of art love....
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's hit or miss with this place but I just think it's that way cos of some artists that exist in our times. I loved the Jeff Koons exhibit, and seeing Rauschenberg in person for the first time was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
MCA has a decent selection of contemporary art including my favorite room dedicated to local up and coming Chicago based artists. It's a small building covering a manageable three floors of art....
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Going to this museum is like hitting up a garage sale. You're hoping to find something worthwhile amongst someone else's trash. And most of the time, you don't. I don't know who the curator is here,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh contemporary art. I love and detest you at times but you are always so fun!!I was first drawn to the MCA late December '07 when I heard about the 'Sympathy for the Devil' exhibit.It was so well put...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes my perfect Tuesday when I decide to play hooky on a gorgeous day! The museum is free, plus there's a farmer's market going on outside. I saw the Koons exhibit not too long ago. It...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fabulous. Fresh fruits and veggies. Also find fresh cut flowers here. Most of the stands are reasonably priced.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful, eclectic, contemporary artwork. A lot of fun to spend an afternoon here.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Chicago all my life, but I had never breached the threshold of the MCA until today. I went along with my fiance and future in-laws to check out the big Jeff Koons exhibit. It was a very...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After living in Chicago for over a year I finally made my frist trip to the MCA, or as the cool kids call it MOCA. For the past few months I have seen advertisements plastered all over the city for...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i saw jeff koons exhibit recently, i was looking at a giant pic of a butthole entitled "somebody's name but i forgot's asshole" it was for all intensive purposes a giant picture of a women's...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The MCA is a haven of culture in the middle of highrises. Every time I visit, I am warmly greeted and treated to great works of art. I saw the Jeff Koons exhibit twice this year. Each Koons talk was...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I try to visit MCA at least once a year. This year I enjoyed the benefit of "Target" Tuesday and was treated to a very well thought out exhibit of Jeff Koons' work. I particularly like the 4th floor...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Somewhat hidden a bit off of Michigan and behind the Water Tower, the MCA is pretty cool. Chicago is never really at a loss for civic culture and the MCA's plays a nice counterpoint to the Art...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Art gets me off, figuratively. Jeff Koons, on the other hand...he can turn a Mylar balloon into one sexy shiny object! The Koons is only around for ten more days and is a must see. Not for prudish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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My favorite museum in Chicago, hands down. The constantly rotating exhibits are always thought provoking, easy to navigate, and not at all daunting. The current exhibit highlights Chicago favorite, Jeff Koons....
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Where else could you check out art and mingle at the same time? Every first Friday of the month, this museum offers a chance to look at the art while socializing, eating and drinking. It's a great concept....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food glorious FOOD!!! This summer has been all about shopping for fresh produce at local famers markets in an effort to be local & green. So, today I thought I would check out the market at the MCA...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Drat! I could have been 1st but noooo...ah well! I adore this market! If I lived closer and could get here on Tuesdays I would. Their market was such a treat for me when I worked retail hours and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just saw the Jeff Koons exhibit and must say that they really did an excellent job of laying out his work, whether he was directly involved or not I couldn't say but it was awesome. Better yet the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places to visit in Chicago.I've been here about 20 times and they bring some amazing exhibits.I just went with a friend to see Jeff Koons'Impressive exhibit.When it's free on tuesdays,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always an eye-opening experience. I love it when they have the Calder mobiles out, they're my favorite. They always have fresh new exhibits; but too, they keep the "classics" alive. The space is easy...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Played hooky from work to go see the Jeff Koon's exhibit and get cocktails afterward. I have one complaint: several of the sculptures were set up in the middle of the room. The placards indicating the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Asshole! Came (no pun intended) to the MCA on Tuesday (free day) to see the Jeff Koons exhibit. I've got the impression that, like most contemporary art museums, the temporary exhibit is better...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If in the neighborhood, definitely worth stopping by. Interesting that they had a Jeff Koons exhibit that contained exact replicas to some of the same pieces at the Jeff Koons exhibit going on at the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to see the amazing Jeff Koons exhibit here last week and most of the stuff blew my mind. Playful, crazy, and a bit graphic, Jeff Koons does it all. Also, who doesnt like a huge ceramic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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I recently went to the Jeff Koons exhibit & I was thoroughly impressed. It's a vast collection from throughout his career. The museum is beautiful, in and of itself, but I love the art within. I was also...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better museums of modern art that i have been to. And a great gift center that spans two floors. At least at the date of this review (SUMMER '08), Tuesdays are free all day!
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The MCA has a great collection of contemporary work, and they show it all the time, maybe even too much. They do a good job of showing current work, and the 12x12 space provides a gallery for...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
MCA gave Jeff Koons his first major breakthrough into the big leagues of the art world (mid-80's solo show when he was fresh out of the Art Institute), and now that he's obtained household-name...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not one to spend too much time in art museums...one good run through in 10 to 12 minutes and i've got my cultural fix for the year ...but........i have to go ahead and say that MCA takes the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of modern and contemporary art, so I was pretty excited when my friend had mapped out my Chicago trip to hit up this museum. I was pretty disappointed with the experience. It may have...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
$10! Good Lord, that's a lot of money. I'll pay you seventeen cent' to gain admittance to your crummy museum. Chris Rock take-offs aside, I firmly believe that the price of admission is ridiculous...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The MCA was on my not to be missed list for my short trip to Chicago. The location of the museum was fairly easy to get to from the Red line. I had bad timing as a major new exhibit (Jeff Koons) was...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always enjoy coming here. I knocked off the two stars for the excessive parking fee in their own garage: starts at $13! A good tip is that the admission is a donation, so if you paid that parking...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this museum when I visited almost eight years (!) ago.It's got a pretty interesting, varied collection. I like the way it's easy to get lost in here, and the different ways the art...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hesitate to categorize myself as a huge fan of art. I've always been more interested in analyzing printed word over painted canvas or sculpted clay. However, thanks to my mother and a liberal arts...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Suck: two floors were closed in preparation for an exhibit change.Double suck: The upcoming exhibit, which was opening a week later, was Jeff Koons, which we really wanted to see. Triple Suck: It was...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art.-Andy WarholPROS: feature good local artists, like Moira O'neil- interesting outdoor work, great bookstoreCON: take up too much...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A mixed bag of stars.5 Stars for facility, staff, and proper 'displayment'2 Stars for what is considered 'art'. This and other modern/contemporary art museums I have visited confirm the statement:...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's great to come here after work on Tuesdays when it is free. The first floor exhibits were disappointing when I visiting in late April, but I'm looking forward to Jeff Koons' work coming at the end...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The MCA is a really wonderful collection of modern art that truly makes up for the Art Institute's rather lack there of.First Fridays is always fun too.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i just really really love this spacei love the light, i love the calders, i love the local art, i love the stairs, and the poi, and the theatre. i love walking through it, and hearing shoes stepit's...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GET THE AUDIO TOUR. i repeat: PAY THE THREE DOLLARS FOR THE AUDIO TOUR. the only complaint i have about this place is that the information placards by the installations aren't really helpful in...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Contemporary art is my favorite, so if you're a fan too, this is the place to go. I definitely want to check out their evening/weekend classes at some point too.If you're a student,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We are members of the MCA. Never too crowded, we do enjoy this museum quite a bit.The exhibitions are modern and educational and we love the permanent loan exhibit of the Alexander Calder works....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: The MCA gets 3 1/2 stars, but their "First Friday" events get 1 star. Only on a First Friday have I experienced intense feelings of claustrophobia at the MCA, or in general, really. On a...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know I should be reviewing the museum and not the art but whatever.I always feel like everyone that works there is scoffing at me when I'm in this place.It's not that I hate modern art, cuz I don't....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MCA - First Friday Review - The "Art Fox Bar"The MCA is a very cool institution. It's like the cooler, younger brother of the Art Institute, and it is also the model I would use for my next house....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
here's what i think about this museum.. i'm not so into art, particularly art on a wall.. sure i think some of its pretty, or interesting, but mostly, i'm not so inspired. but - the museum of...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Go on tuesdays so you don't have to pay, or just walk past the ticket desk.Sympathy for the Devil is pretty horrible curated and features a lot of bullshit artists. I was particularly saddened by a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a "First Friday" review as I will be the first to admit that I'm not really a huge museum person. Thank goodness nobody came up to me during the event and tried to make intelligent...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have visited the SF Moma and the NY Moma and I was expecting a museum of that caliber in Chicago and was disappointed a bit. I think they just have a different focus at this museum. Instead of...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From 2005...Two exhibits impressed here. One was a rotating exhibit of skylines constructed entirely through the use of stainless steel pots, pan, and kitchen utensils. Here it was the Chicago...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The MCA started off strong. I love modern art, they were running the Sympathy for the Devil exhibit, the building is gorgeous, and it's located just off Mies van der Rohe Way (and being an...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was excited about coming here, based on what friends had seen and my own expectations. It's possible the rotating exhibit was not in my favor, but I was quite disappointed. Sympathy for the Devil...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly small (I guess I half expected something huge like MOMA). But I liked what I saw. In the collection highlights, explanatory blurbs quoted from the artists themselves. This helped the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of modern art, so I was looking forward to visiting this museum. It has a nice collection and I love the architecture, but overall I felt that it was more room and less art. There were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love the MCA. and I enjoy the exhibits and the events here. The exhibit space is open and airy with tall ceilings which is perfect for viewing exhibits. If you are a first timer I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Not terrible, but really not worth going out of your way for. They had a somewhat interesting Rock and Roll exhibit when I visited, and ...
gusto.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This month was my first First Friday and it was as good as what everyone's been telling me!I like art but I have to admit I'm not much of a modern art person. I usually don't understand museums of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Note: TUESDAYS ARE FREEThe MCA does right what so many museums do wrong.The docents leave you alone and give you space. The rooms allow visitors plenty of space to walk around and see things from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i would give this place a 3.5. this museum is def one of the better museums in chicago. actually, chicago has many great museums. anyways, the MCA is a great place but i guess it depends on what...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The MCA is, without a doubt, my favorite museum in Chicago. I'm of the disposition that art should challenge you. It should make you think, "Is this art? What makes it art?" I like that the MCA is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I try to come on Tuesdays if I can because it's free all day (it used to just be nights after 6p were free, but they changed it). I was really happy to see Chris Ware's art featured here last year....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Drinks and appetizers are the only way to get me to look at what most people call "art". Don't get me started! But first Fridays at the MCA are fun! Especially with a big group of friends.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is why some people hate art. Backing up a step, this is the sort of 'art' that people debate about whether it is even art at all. "Look, Mommie, I stapled a theater program to a cardboard box....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Free Tuesdays and Free Jazz on the Terrace? I'm sold.Of course, this the free jazz is summer programming. But regardless of its seasonality, it's a fun place to gather with friends after work have a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for First Friday's only ... for years my friends & I have talked about going, but something always came up, but not tonight. We finally decided to do it!! The web site always makes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice in the last few years...loved it. It's a must on my list for all future trips to Chicago.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it, frequent it, and am always inspired to do....something.Tuesdays are free. And during the summer there is a open air market in front of the MCA on Tuesdays aswell..(i think the market runs...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The museum is awesome. I love the design and the art. Mainly been going to the MCA for Stitch and Bitch in the winter during their Free Tuesdays. On average, there's about 15-20 knitters so it makes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to the MCA every month for First Friday *and* check out the new exhibits... I still give the museum 4 stars. FF used to be a great place to meet new ladies and strike up a conversation....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Art = anything in a white room that I didn't think of first.MOCA is full of art. Fancy. I must be stupid because I don't get it, but it's still interesting.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first Friday of each month is when you want to check out this place. They have live DJ, cocktails, appetizers, interesting people and art exhibits all for $10 bucks. $10 bucks for pre-sale and I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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On our last day in Chicago, we ventured downtown just to see this museum and were somewhat disappointed. We were hoping for some amazing installations and many more paintings and illustrations than we...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are times I've been unimpressed with what passes for "art", and times where the level of pretension at the MCA can be irritating, but the curators here do a really fantastic job of brining in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is right behind Water Tower Place. Kids like it and it's right next to Water Works. If you're a "Tourist" go to Water Works and get some free maps, coupons etc. Oh then of course go shopping....
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Free Tuesdays=noisy school children.If you plan to go for free Tuesdays, make plans for later in the day.I was not impressed, much of the great works were in storage; and they seem to be heavy on b&w...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am an avid museum lover, but only the good ones like MCA. Very enjoyable visit, did not witness a high level of pretension, which is always nice. It's the damn gift shop that will get me, though....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My perfect day alone is spent at this museum. It is absolutely my favorite thing to do on a day off. There is no other place that features so much installation and sound work. They turn over their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm very much a contemporary art person (as opposed to more traditional stuff) and they always have something interesting here.Also, I appreciate their having a free day, as the admission price is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i wish that i could review the museum and the First Friday event separately, as they are such different beasts. however, not possible. so i am going to stick to offering some suggestions on things i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first time going to MCA and first time at their First Friday event. I've been looking for alternatives to the bar scene and I'm afraid this was no different. I'll go back to check out the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the First Friday event. It was 15 bones for entry. Drink tix additional cost. The line for the drink tickets was long, as was the line for the actual drinks...good thing I brought my flask....
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lov this place! Compared to the NYC museum MOMA! : ) I still love our MCA!! : ) Great location and you can go shopping and eating at great places a block away! Miss going to First Fridays and also...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The MCA has a great photo show up right now called "MCA Exposed". The exhibit is meant to represent pivotal moments in the past 40 years of Photo history (during which time Photography made huge...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the first time on a free Tuesday and boy am I ever glad it was free. I realize that the concept of what is and what is not art is highly subjective, but come on - a three inch piece of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love 3 things about this museum 1) its not to big so I dont get that tierd museum feeling that i usually get in bigger art museums2) they change it constantly so theres always something new every...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Minus two stars for an underwhelming, under-construction, partly closed exhibition (no idea when that'll end), plus one star for the store. I probably need to go again at some point when they're not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A modest museum with sometimes uncertain curation of hit-and-miss shows. On the plus side, a huge retrospective of Dan Flavin's work in 2005. On the minus, the jumbled and confused Tropicalia show....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've enjoyed the past exhibits though they change pretty often but over all you should check it out
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Scarcely worth burning the calories required to walk through the place. Very small and unimpressive permanent collection. On the plus side, they do occasionally feature ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for the last First Friday event and had a great time. Can't say I spent much time looking at the exhibit, but the drinks, food and people were very cool. I'll have to go back again soon to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am typically a big fan of the MCA. I love that the exhibits change pretty often...that being said, it's a good idea to check what the exhibit is before heading over there, as I recently went and was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't gone there, and you're looking for an alternative to the bar scene on a Friday night, then you have to go to a 'First Fridays' event! They are held, on the first Friday of each month....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i really enjoyed the current exhibit, massive change: the future of global design. it was fascinating, well-designed, and extremely timely. all in all, it was worth every penny!can't say much about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to First Fridays, and all three times I have been there, just not been too thrilled with it. The exhibits leave me underwhelmed. The global change exhibit (which I thought I would love since...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have recently rediscovered this fantastic Chicago institution. With the exhibit, "Massive Change" (running through the end of the year), the MCA presents sometimes beautiful, sometimes far too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly one of my favorite art museums. They always have good exhibits and it's free every Tuesday! I love their First Fridays, it's every first Friday of the month and the museum becomes a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
truly the poor country cousin in Chicago's art world to the Art Institute. I love all art--new old, ancient, near ancient, representational, abstract, performing, etc. MCA is a small museum in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I have to say I'm not a huge fan of modern art - most of it looks like a small child could have done it... but I do appreciate a piece that is really innovative and makes a difference or a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
its the MCA! do i really need to tell you how great it is!? just check it out. free tuesdays and closed on mondays. everyone needs art in their lives!
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoever said there's nothing free in life was wrong! Every Tuesday is FREE admission at the McA. I went with a couple friends from work today during lunch and we saw the Wolfgang Tillman exhibit. Next...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! its so amazing and everytime I go, I have something great to say about it! The traveling shows, the unique special shows in addition to the free Tuesdays make this a hot spot in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
check out the samuel beckett area and definitely sit in the movie room for at least 10-15 min (the movie with the mouth, youll know what im talking about, its in the samuel beckett area). its really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the MCA, and I definitely love the monthly 12x12 exhibitions of emerging artists' work. Sometimes I get annoyed by what they consider to be "contemporary" though.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this museum. I've been a few times but went last week to their First Friday party that they do on the first friday of each month and had a blast! The art is great by itself but when you pair...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is such an interesting place and I always have fun when I go here. They host First Friday parties every month while are a guaranteed good time, and the exhibits are always changing. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this museum. It's in a really convenient location and there are always great exhibits. I went to First Friday this past weekend and loved the Andy Warhol exhibit. It was also a really fun party...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for something different to do with your friends, on a date, etc. I highly recommend the Museum of Contemporary Art's First Friday events. When you first walk in there are Mac...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I also went to the Museum of Contemporary Art for First Friday with a bunch of Yelpers last night and had a blast. I had been once before last winter, but it was even more fun this time with the back...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the first time to first Fridays at the Museum and had a great time. It was the perfect weather night, lots of people were on the balcony watching the sunset. There was a great mix of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second favorite museum in Chicago. The turnover of exhibits is high so new pieces are always popping up. I don't pretend to know much about art in general, so contemporary/modern art is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the ONLY thing that my nephew wanted to do when he came to Chicago. me: "What do you want to do?" him: "whatever" (he was 16) So when he saw the ad for the MCA on the train, we went!!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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The MCA has many unique offerings, the current one being Andy Warhol (until June, I think). But a few years ago they had an amazing exhibit focused on Mies Van der Rohe. For such a small space, the ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Isn't it great when you can combine "going out" with doing something mentally stimulating, and even better when you can be surrounded by other like-minded people in the process? Well if you agree...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to First Fridays at this Museum, but it's such a fun night! Culture, drinking, and socializing!
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, you totally lose your credibility when you line the walls of your lobby with highschool student art. (Before you get nasty with me, I am all for supporting high school artists, but not in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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In Chicago I went to check out the Andy Warhol exhibit "Supernova: deaths, disasters and Movie Stars" at the Chicago Contemporary Museum at art. It was literally amusing, which is what he would want. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Ellen M. and Andrea W. 's review on this place while back; I been waiting to check out this place for couple of months and finally able to do so this past Friday. This month's "First...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's an amazing space, with an equally amazing selection of work. There's a nice balance of various mediums, and the staff aren't too uptight with proximity issues if you happen to have less than...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even need to review the museum itself, culture is something I am sure we could all use a little more of, though it's great! The MCA Store is also a great find, for fun gifts, especially if...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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I've noticed a lot of artwork done by local artists. So there is the glowing feeling of supporting the Chi-town arts. MCA shows contemporary art, so there's a lot of fun to be had. A lot of quirky s...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am continually impressed by the MCA (and impressed by all of your reviews!).From the exhibits to the museum store, my experience with the MCA has always been one of quality. (Any Eames fans out...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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The Museum of Contemporary Art resides in a minimalist building on Chicago Avenue. I attended a Friday night opening for the Andy Warhol exhibit and it was wall-to-wall people. Some came to see art, a...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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Modern art or contemporary art, isn't it the same thing? The museum itself is a work of art. Wasn't it designed by that famous architect, Art Vandalay?? Ha, ha. Anyway, I come here sometimes on a ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love all the Chicago museums, but this is my favorite. The "Fear No Art" shirts they sell are a very appropriate message. My first and lasting impression of the museum came from a video of a woman...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite museum in Chicago, it has an amazing selection of art that seems to change fairly often. Reasonably priced and located right downtown, there is absolutely no reason to miss it. Gorgeous...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been living in Chicago for many years, but just went to the Contemporary Art Museum for the first time last month. My friends and I attended their First Friday event and had a blast. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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I love this place. I have not always enjoyed art, but as I have gotten older, I have grown to appreciate it more. There is something here for everyone, from the classics to the suits of armor to the...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not your typical museum. I have a long time love of the MCA, but was afraid my husband would not enjoy it. Once he relaxed he enjoyed the MCA as much as me. if you go try to find an piece by Jenny...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although recently their shows have not been as great as usual, I love the MCA. The best show from the last few years has been the Lee Boutecou retrospective. But they have a lot contemporary art...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this museum. Go see the Tropicalia exhibit before it's over (January 7), if you haven't already. Also check out their museum store - there are lots of cool art books and other stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My second favorite art museum in Chicago, and my favorite for new exhibits. Poor people are welcome since admission is donation only, and they really strive to bring in freaky-ass art shows. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in Chicago. Although their Tropicalia exhibit does not keep me returning like Flavin did, I'll never loose respect for this establishment. The performance season is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite museum in the city. They just have such a perfect balance of work--photgraphy, art, sculpture, and video from both established and relatively-unknown artists. It's also just the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This museum is awesome! I went last Friday for the "First Friday" event that they do. The theme was Brazil and they had a lot of Brazilian art on display as well as performers that did things like...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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This is my favorite museum in Chicago! The art is so abstract and fun to look at. The displays change every couple of months so there's always something new to look forward to. They have totally fr...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its present home near the Water Tower was designed by renowned German architect Josef Paul Kleihues, his first project in this country, when it became clear that the former quarters were far too...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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This is a really intresting museum, with just a cool array of exhibits. I don't particularly like modern art, but I find all of the exhibts here really cool! Right now they have an excellent exhibit called Dan...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite museum in Chicago. Originally located in a tiny space on Illinois, it was greatly expanded in moving into this building. Not only does it have excellent exhibits, but it features...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I personally like the art institute better, but this place is definitely unique and has lots of stuff you can't see at the art institute!!! My favorite thing was the huge "photographs" of these cruise...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I recommend going to the art institute instead. I am an artist myself, but I wasn't overly excited about a lot of the art work at this museum!
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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My mother and I recently went to the Museum of Contemporary Art and really enjoyed the exhibits, especially the special photography one about Asia, in which we learned alot during the guided tour. The museum...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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The museum of contemporary art has a collection that is quite different from that at the Art Institute. They display more modern art that invoke lots of thought. I found the exhibit about animal furs to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's fascinating to explore this museum. There are so many wonderful exhibits from unique and talented artists. Their gift shop is nice and you can pick up some cool gifts for people.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am definitely a fan of modern art and love this place. Although when it first opened I felt the Art Institute had a better permanent collection. I love the First Fridays...there is always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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This is a fantastic place to spend an afternoon. Many new artists. Its a great place to go for a date. I love some of their pieces and its a nice break from the busy work week. I recommend it for ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great museum, i've been for a couple of first fridays and they are defintely fun. i'd go on tuesdays when its free from 5-8
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Must-see Dan Flavin Retrospective! MCA always throws great parties where guests can mingle, talk art, and enjoy great food. I always enjoy going to the MCA.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the museum of contemporary has great shows. on tuesdays, you can get in for free if you go early evenings, and they have live music and picnics on the terrace.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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This museum has a lot more to offer than the art. Come to the museum on Tuesday for Tuesdays on the Terrace, a place to socialize, meet new people and be surrounded by art! Also-free tours, check ou...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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The trick to museums in Chicago is the pass from the Chicago Public Libraries -- The Kid's Museum Card or waiting for the museum's free day (ususally once a week). I went on Tuesday from 5-8, which w...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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I love this museum because the art is so cool! Its free on Tuesdays from 5-8 for anyone who wants to go walk around and on the first Friday of every month they turn it into a bar and have catered app...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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The Museum of Contemporary Art is considerable smaller than the Art Institute and other major art museums in large cities. However, what it lacks in size and variety, it makes up in quality. The exhib...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A must see for those that appreciate "modern" art. Even the building is a work of contemporary art. Pieces and exhibits are prominetly featured thru-out the four floors with the larger pieces on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Unlike many modern art museums, the new building of the Museum of Contemporary Art does not overwhelm the art. This prime location features world class modern art, including many thought-provoking art...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a fun place to wonder around. The building is great and has good lighting. You can also get a free pass from the Chicago Public Library (when they aren't checked out). There is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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The Museum of Contemporary Art is quite differernt from the pieces of art found in the collections at the Art Institute of Chicago. In this museum, there lies many pieces of abstract and modern art t...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art delivers exactly what you'd expect. It's a little on the small side, but the exhibits are typically excellent - interesting work that is nicely laid out. No surpri...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Fear No Art is the unofficial motto of this great museum just one block off Michigan Avenue. The high ceilings, huge windows and open spaces are a great contrast to typically stuffy traditional museu...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Museum of Contemporary Art offers delightful exhibitions. It is a wonderful building, located near the Magnificent Mile. A must see for every art lover! They also have first fridays which is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Museum of Contemporary Art resides in a relatively new building along Chicago Avenue, just a bit east of Michigan Avenue. It may not have the blockbuster exhibits at the Art Institute, but you can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a big fan of the MCA for the last five years. They display some of the kookiest (and therefore fun-nest) art imaginable. My favorite exhibit was the Tom Friedman exhibit from 2000, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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GREAT selection of art. Great for any first-timers in Chicago. I really enjoyed going to this museum with my boyfriend. We both found points of interests throughout the museum.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite museum in Chicago! Their exhibits are always changing and they are always so fun! Make sure to check out First Fridays.. every first Friday of the month they have a bar and food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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I really like the space and layout of the MCA but I'm not very intersted in the art there. It is too unusual for my interests. The events that are held there like First Friday's are great though. There's lots...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2005
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This museum is great for art lovers. I went there but was completely bored because I was not familiar with the art. It was nice to look at but got boring for me after awhile. They did not have any guided tours...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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Although admission is a bit pricey, viewing the objects on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art is a great way to spend an afternoon. Since it is set back, off Michigan, it is supremely less crowded than...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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This is a great space for museum-lovers for several reasons. For one, it's a great place to see challenging, contemporary works by innovative artists. Also, it's a beautiful space, and it's never packed! Very...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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