Since the 1990s, Paul Ramirez Jonas has sought to challenge the relationship between artist, viewer, and artwork. Many of his projects invite viewer participation; in his most recent large public work, Public Trust asked participants to examine the value of their word, each individual declared a promise recorded in a drawing consistent with their beliefs. Whimsical and sincere, he thinks of his works as monuments rather than as sculptures — as situations that address a public, often without an author, and communicate collective ideals, histories, and dreams rather than the individual expression of the artist.

Hear Miranda Lash, MCA Denver's Ellen Bruss Senior Curator, discuss Citizenship work in the galleries.

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With Denver's new relaxed COVID restrictions in place, we are able to extend our cafe hours and increase capacity to 25% (cue dancing girl emoji). The MCA Cafe & Bar is now open Tuesday–Friday from NOON–5PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10AM–5PM. In celebration of this great news and the New Year, we'd love to offer anyone who purchases a membership this month two complimentary glasses of champagne in our rooftop cafe. If bubbles aren't your thing, or if you are looking for a drink you can take to go, you can grab two hot chocolates instead! Simply bring your confirmation email to the museum's front desk anytime during January, and we'll hook you up! Cheers!

MCA Denver is the city’s creative center of gravity, sparking connections and curiosity through contemporary art and culture. We present both world-class exhibitions and quirky events, serious lectures and...epic parties. MCA Denver will work with you to create an unforgettable virtual party experience for your family, team, or client that works for your budget.

Starting, January 13 we will continue our weekly, free, virtual Citizenship programming. Also, you can check out all the past programs we’ve done to learn even more about the exhibition!