Ron Norsworthy, More or Less, 2025
The Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago has acquired More or Less, a work by Ron Norsworthy that reflects key signatures of the artist’s ongoing inquiries. Featuring figures sourced from Mahogany, the 1975 film starring Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams, the work draws on a cinematic vision of aspiration and the fantasy of upward mobility. Through this reference, Norsworthy explores the cultural imagery and ideals that shape our understanding of success, identity, and possibility.
The acquisition brings Norsworthy’s work into the museum’s collection, where More or Less will contribute to a broader exploration of contemporary photographic practices and the social narratives they illuminate.
12 May 2026
