Wafaa Bilal: Indulge Me
Overview: The first major survey exhibition of internationally renowned Iraqi-American artist Wafaa Bilal (b. 1966, Najaf, Iraq; lives in New York, NY), showcasing his interdisciplinary practice that investigates the dynamic between international and interpersonal politics. The exhibition runs from February 1 through October 19, 2025, in the Bergman Family Gallery at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, exploring the tension between Bilal's 'comfort zone' in the United States and the 'conflict zone' of Iraq.
Highlights: This comprehensive survey covers the breadth of Bilal's versatile career through performance, sculpture, and interactive technologies, featuring archival displays of his iconic performances including the month-long 'Domestic Tension' (2007) and year-long '3rdi' (2010-11), plus two new works including a sculptural commission for the MCA. The exhibition explores the central theme of cultural cannibalism-how culture can be used, disassembled, and consumed-while examining Bilal's use of his own body to interrogate power structures and innovative technologies to address cultural destruction. Accompanied by the first major publication surveying multiple projects by this visionary artist.
Event Details:
Date: February 1 - October 19, 2025
Timings: Tuesday 10 AM - 9 PM, Wednesday-Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM, Closed Mondays
Location: Bergman Family Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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