Just north of the Loop, the MCA manages a hip younger sibling vibe, compared to the more serious stylings of the Art Institute. There are serious works of art, but come on, man, chill, this stuff is contemporary. Colorful pieces and playful exhibits—last year’s Murakami and the current, excellently vivid “I Was Raised on the Internet”—make it easy to forget that this is still a hands-off, eyes-only experience. Stroll through with a toddler and watch the guards’ eyes widen, gauging when and if to step in versus when parents have their budding artists’ grabby impulses under control. (Zach Freeman)
Today in the Culture: March 15, 2021 | More fallout at MCA, YCA | Changing of the guards at USA and House ART Aspect/Ratio Projects adds another Rob Fischer has joined the roster of Aspect/Ratio artists. From the gallery: "An American multimedia artist living in Brooklyn, New York, Fischer is best known for his evocative sculptures. His practice includes sculpture, large-scale public and private installations, photography and video that is often inspired by, and created out of, discarded or repurposed materials such…
On Vacation: One Night in the Voodoo Museum The driving rain banged off the tin shelter. Putting my head back I realized I was alone with a group of strangers, inside the Voodoo Museum.
