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string theory: focus on contemporary Australian art
The MCA announces string theory: Focus on contemporary Australian art.
Twelfth edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by Keg de Souza
The MCA announces the twelfth edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by Keg de Souza.
MCA Chairman reappointed for further three-year term
The MCA is delighted to announce that MCA Chairman Simon Mordant AM has been reappointed for a further three-year term.
Eleventh edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by all seven Workout artists
The MCA announces MCA ARTBAR curated by the seven Workout artists
MCA announces new Assistant Director, Curatorial and Digital
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) announces the appointment of Blair French to the position of Assistant Director, Curatorial & Digital.
Tenth edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by Michaela Gleave
The MCA announces the tenth edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by Michaela Gleave.
One million MCA visitors in less than a year
Record-breaking figure only eleven months since the reopening.
MCA unveils first work purchased through new MCA Foundation
The MCA announces the new MCA Foundation.
Ninth Edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by Emma Price
The MCA announces the ninth edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by Emma Price.
MCA ARTBAR wins Best Arts Event at 2012 SMAC Awards
MCA ARTBAR driven by Audi wins the Best Arts Event category at the 2012 SMAC Awards.
Eighth edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by Brook Andrew
The MCA announces the eighth edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by Brook Andrew.
Seventh edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by Jon Campbell
The MCA announces the seventh MCA ARTBAR curated by Jon Campbell.
Yoko Ono announcement
The MCA and Destination NSW on behalf of the NSW Government announce a survey of works by legendary artist, musician and activist Yoko Ono as part of the 2013–14 Sydney International Art Series.
Within Walking Distance by Garry Trinh
The MCA announces C3West project Within Walking Distance by artist Garry Trinh, a collaboration with the Western Sydney Trust.
C3West project Ultimate Vision - Monuments to Us by artist Lara Thoms launches in Hurstville
The MCA announces the latest C3West project 'Ultimate Vision – Monuments to Us’ by artist Lara Thoms in Hurstville.
Sixth edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by Nell
The MCA announces guest curator Nell for the sixth edition of ARTBAR.
The MCA keeps its lights on later, announces new partnership with GE
The MCA announces General Electric (GE) as Program Partner for its extended opening hours.
Fifth edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by Daniel Boyd
The MCA announces guest curator Daniel Boyd for the fifth edition of ARTBAR.
Fourth edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by Shaun Gladwell
The MCA announces guest curator Shaun Gladwell for the fourth edition of ARTBAR.
Anish Kapoor
The MCA announces Anish Kapoor, part of the Sydney International Art Series supported by the NSW Government throught Destination NSW
Third edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by Jess Olivieri
MCA announces Jess Olivieri as guest curator for the third edition of MCA ARTBAR
Ken Whisson: As If
Heide Museum of Modern Art
17 March – 15 July 2012
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
28 September – 25 November 2012 | Level 3 Galleries
Second edition of MCA ARTBAR curated by Eddie Sharp
The MCA announces artist Eddie Sharp as guest curator of the next MCA ARTBAR driven by Audi held on Friday 29 June 2012.
Record-breaking opening season for the MCA
The new MCA’s opening season wraps up with attendance figures in excess of a quarter of a million visitors.
Rio Tinto sponsors inaugural MCA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program
The MCA announces Rio Tinto as the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Program Partner.
18th Biennale of Sydney: all our relations at the MCA
As one of the four major venues hosting the 18th Biennale of Sydney: all our relations, the MCA is exhibiting 26 international artists and 48 works in a show subtitled Possible Composition.
The MCA and Vivid Ideas collaborate in the name of creativity
Vivid Sydney is back, and to mark the occasion, the MCA has put together a series of talks focusing on creativity and the arts industries.
New MCA reaches 100,000 visitors
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia reaches 100,000 visitors just three weeks after its reopening.
MCA announces new partners
The MCA announces Exhibition Partners LG and Westpac Institutional Bank as well as New Program Partners Audi, Qantas, Rio Tinto and Veolia Environnement.
Technology upgrade for new MCA
MCA announces its significant technology upgrade and acknowledges its Online Partner, Telstra, and Technology Innovation Partners, Aruba Networks, Dell, Extreme Networks, Geutebrück, LG, Nexus, Pacom and Polycom.
New MCA gets a digital make over
MCA announces new website and two new smartphone apps, MCA InSight and the augmented reality app MCA OnSite.
MCA 2012 Reopening featuring Marking Time, Christian Marclay: The Clock and Volume One: MCA Collection
The MCA reopens on Thursday 29 March 2012 as a bold, new and significantly expanded Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
Opening exhibitions Marking Time and Christian Marclay: The Clock run alongside Local Positioning Systems curated by Performance Space from 29 March to 3 June 2012.
Volume One: MCA Collection is the first hang of the MCA Collection in the Museum’s new Level 2 Collection Galleries and Level 1 South Gallery.
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Recorders
MCA announces Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Recorders, part of the Sydney International Art Series, supported by NSW Government through Destination NSW.
Tell Me Tell Me: Australian and Korean Art 1976–2011
MCA announces Tell Me Tell Me: Australian and Korean Art 1976–2011.
Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life 1990-2005
MCA announces Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life 1990-2005.
MCA Collection: New Acquisitions in Context
MCA announces MCA Collection: New Acquisitions in Context.
Volte Face: Mike Parr Prints and Pre-Prints 1970-2005
MCA announces Volte Face: Mike Parr Prints and Pre-Prints 1970-2005.