RECOMMENDED The gallery housing Philip von Zweck’s current installation at the Museum of Contemporary Art is sparse, housing only two framed pieces, a wall label and a shelf. The project housed in these frames, however, is interesting enough for viewers to linger in the space, considering his work. The Chicago artist has designed a chain letter that was delivered at random to members of the museum’s mailing list, encouraging both recipients and visitors of the exhibition to explore and become aware of the nuances of communication and interaction. In the gallery, viewers are invited to address copies of the letter, which will then be sent out, further perpetuating Zweck’s mission. The artist demonstrates an obvious interest in the mail-art movement of the past decades, building upon this legacy in an innovative way that invites a reconsideration of the art object and the way we interact with both it and each other. (Britany L. Salsbury) Through October 28 at Museum of Contemporary Art
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