MCA Chicago's 'City in a Garden' Exhibition Celebrates Local Artists Through Spring 2026

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Streeterville · November 16, 2025

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago in Streeterville continues to solidify its reputation as a cultural cornerstone with its ongoing exhibition 'City in a Garden,' which will remain on display through May 31, 2026. The exhibition highlights Chicago's vibrant artistic heritage and features works from notable Chicago artists including Roger Brown, a leading figure among the Chicago Imagists who brought bold, Surrealist sensibilities to postwar discourse.

The exhibition has already garnered significant attention in the art world, with Gray gallery recently announcing representation of Roger Brown's estate. The gallery plans to showcase Brown's works at Art Basel Miami Beach in December 2025 and will present 'Weathervane,' a focused monographic exhibition in April 2026 at Gray Chicago exploring the artist's environmental themes. Streeterville residents and visitors can experience this celebration of Chicago's artistic legacy during regular museum hours, with Tuesday evenings offering free admission for Illinois residents.

Art enthusiasts should also note that the museum's other major exhibition, 'Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind,' has proven so successful that it will travel to The Broad in Los Angeles next spring after completing its Chicago run. The MCA continues to serve as a vital cultural institution in Streeterville, offering residents and visitors alike the opportunity to engage with contemporary art in the heart of the neighborhood.

Sources:
1. https://www.newcity.com/2025/11/07/today-in-culture-friday-november-7-2025-expo-chicagos-new-leadership-design-museum-founder-stepping-down-lincoln-parks-dining-boom/
2. https://www.choosechicago.com/events/category/museums-galleries-exhibitions/