MCA’s 50th Anniversary

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography

The opening ceremony for the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago’s 50th anniversary celebration.

The most surreal event I’ve ever photographed would have to be the 50th anniversary celebration for the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. It was a complete sensory overload in the best way possible — there was dancing, music, public performances, and gallery talks of all sorts. The crowds were electric, and it was such a great time!

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography

Cheryl Lynn Bruce leads a gallery discussion at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago during their 50th anniversary celebration.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography

Art by Snapchat by Brendan Fernandes — a dance performance directed through Snapchat.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography

The performers in Art by Snapchat shared their space with Felix — a 26-foot-tall skeleton of a fictional cat, created by Maurizio Cattelan

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography

Beautiful, art-inspired cakes on display by Emily Nejad

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography

Open 24 Hours by Edra Soto

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography

Rehearsals for Ways of Being by Rachel Ellison.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography

The South Shore Drill Team performs outside of the MCA.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography

Whistle Hang Out by Liz McCarthy.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Event Photography by Michael Courier Photography