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The Edge of Intent in the Chicago Maroon, Chicago Journal, and on Examiner Chicago!

June 4, 2009 | Details | Comments (0)

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Christina Seely, Metropolis 35°00’N135°45’E, 2007, Courtesy of the artist

The Chicago Maroon art critic Derrick Teo Wee Ghee calls The Edge of Intent "conceptually provocative," Daniel Tucker of the Chicago Journal calls it "ambitious," and Jeff Stevenson of the Chicago Examiner says that the "excellent curatorial work selecting and arranging this exhibit provides the viewer with intellectually and visually satisfying experiences." Have you seen The Edge of Intent yet?

The Edge of Intent reviewed in Newcity Chicago!

June 2, 2009 | Details | Comments (0)

Newcity art critic Jason Foumberg recently reviewed The Edge of Intent. It's a recommended pick! The show runs through July 5...be sure to check it out!

MoCP Recieves Generous Donation from Warhol Foundation

November 22, 2008 | Details | Comments (0)

Our new collection of about 150 late '70s-early '80s-era Polaroids and black-and-white silver gelatin prints by legendary pop artist Andy Warhol was part of the Andy Warhol Foundation’s Photographic Legacy Program. The photographs include a number of portraits, including many of Warhol's celebrity friends and Factory regulars. Read more about the gift as reported in the Columbia Chronicle and DEMO magazine.

On the Road Curators interviewed on "American Art, American City" site

October 7, 2008 | Details | Comments (0)

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How did the photographs commissioned by the US government as part of the Farm Security Administration affect the cultural landscape of their time? How are they relevant today? Check out this interview with MoCP Director Rod Slemmons and Manager of Education Corinne Rose about the current exhibition on view, On the Road, on the Terra Foundation's website for their citywide initiative American Art, American City.

MoCP Coverage on NewCity Chicago art blog

September 29, 2008 | Details | Comments (0)

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Local alt-weekly NewCity has launched an art-centric blog, and you can check out coverage of the MoCP here, including an article about local artists Luke Batten and Jonathan Sadler, a.k.a. New Catalogue, whose work is part of the MoCP Permanent Collection and available for sale via our Fine Print Program.