Gretel and I went over to the MCA this Saturday to check out the Gordon Matta-Clark exhibition, and I had a great experience. The displays were varied, kinetic (great use of film projectors) innovative (light box and protruding glass display, inset in the wall)and engrossing. The overall curatorial effort was refreshingly engaging compared to some exhibits I have attended in the past. There was a touching and haunting photo series that Matta-Clark took after his twin brother tragically died. For this, Matta-Clark documents his descent to the catacombs at Denfert-Rocherau. Circus or The Caribbean Orange was especially interesting due to it's Chicago/MCA connection. If you are going to see the exhibit, I recommend reserving a decent chunk of time.
An unexpected delight was a roomful of painting byJeni Spota, where the Calder stuff normally is.
Okay, the MCA probably doesn't really need my endorsement to get people into the door, so to summarize, great show, go see it.
Arielle Bielak
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