Descending the Staircase Museum Of Contemporary Art (MCA)

Descending the Staircase considers novel artistic approaches to representing the human body. Spread across two floors of the museum, the exhibition presents figures of all kinds, from the fragmented, absurd, and surreal to the curated, self-aware, and media savvy. Together, these artworks delve into fundamental questions about the human body in the contemporary world, including its... Show more

Descending the Staircase considers novel artistic approaches to representing the human body. Spread across two floors of the museum, the exhibition presents figures of all kinds, from the fragmented, absurd, and surreal to the curated, self-aware, and media savvy. Together, these artworks delve into fundamental questions about the human body in the contemporary world, including its relationship to labor and machines, its presentation in advertising and social media, and its role within the everyday domestic sphere.

Drawn primarily from the MCA’s permanent collection, this immersive exhibition brings together new works and old favorites, revealing ongoing conversations among past and present artists.

Descending the Staircase is part of an ongoing exhibition series that highlights key artists represented in the MCA’s collection. The exhibition is curated by Jadine Collingwood, Associate Curator, and Jack Schneider, Assistant Curator.