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News Archive for Museum Of Contemporary Art

THE SCOUT 04.06.09 9:30 AM

6 Inspiring, Steal-Able Ideas From Art Events

Guests pulled appetizers from a suitcase at Redmoon Theater's benefit.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash

Arts nonprofits often rely on unconventional, inexpensive ways to make their events interesting without going overboard on costs. Here are some inspiring examples from recent art events: new ways to present food, entertainment that brings paintings to life, and simple materials that sub as decorative elements. MORE >>

Annenberg Space for Photography, Redmoon Theater, Redcat, Museum of Contemporary Art, Armitage Gone!, Collaboraction

EVENT REPORT 01.28.09 11:01 AM

Priceless Art and Bubble Wrap Mark Museum of Contemporary Art Benefit

The bubble wrap-lined coat check area
Photo: Jeremy Lawson

FROM CHICAGO "I just saw a 70-year-old man jumping up and down like a little kid," said one guest at the Museum of Contemporary Art's benefit on Saturday night. Dubbed "Dry Ice," the intimate gathering drew some 200 guests and began with a cocktail reception in the museum's loading dock, where bubble-wrap-lined floors inspired some guests to stomp and hop.

Apart from the D.I.Y. popping sounds, the evening's highlights included an hour-long performance from singer Rufus Wainwright, dinner in lounge-like seating areas on the museum's main floor, and a live auction that allowed guests to bid on contemporary artwork from the likes of Jenny Holzer and Jeff Koons. Tickets went for $1,500 each.

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Museum of Contemporary Art, Rufus Wainwright, Mayor Richard Daley