Detroit's Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCAD) is set to reopen its doors on April 25, marking the beginning of a new chapter in its 20-year history. The museum, which has been closed for renovation work since August, will unveil three brand-new exhibitions featuring the works of renowned Detroit artists.
As MOCAD celebrates its 20th anniversary, it's also renaming its main building after Julia Reyes Taubman, one of the museum's co-founders who passed away in 2023. "We're thrilled to welcome visitors back and share a Spring season that reflects the depth, creativity, and resilience of Detroit's artistic community," says Marie Madison-Patton, MOCAD co-director.
The grand reopening exhibitions will showcase the work of three notable artists: Olayami Dabls, Carole Harris, and Martha Mysko. Dabls' "Detroit Cosmologies" is a comprehensive retrospective that covers 45 years of his work, including previously unseen paintings, collages, sculptures, and more. The exhibition highlights Dabls' vision as a storyteller and cultural historian.
Harris' works will be featured in "This Side of the River," which explores her unique fiber art style. Harris has been based in Detroit since 1977, when she held her first solo show at Gallery 7. Mysko's work is showcased in "Retail Therapy," a solo museum exhibition that marks her debut as a prominent artist.
According to Jova Lynne, the other co-director of MOCAD, this milestone marks an opportunity to reflect on the museum's history as a space for radical artmaking and civic engagement. The exhibitions embody the belief that art is inseparable from community reflection and care.
Located at 4454 Woodward Ave., MOCAD has undergone significant renovations, including infrastructure upgrades and a new public window display. With its grand reopening, the museum is poised to welcome visitors and share the richness of Detroit's artistic community with the world.
As MOCAD celebrates its 20th anniversary, it's also renaming its main building after Julia Reyes Taubman, one of the museum's co-founders who passed away in 2023. "We're thrilled to welcome visitors back and share a Spring season that reflects the depth, creativity, and resilience of Detroit's artistic community," says Marie Madison-Patton, MOCAD co-director.
The grand reopening exhibitions will showcase the work of three notable artists: Olayami Dabls, Carole Harris, and Martha Mysko. Dabls' "Detroit Cosmologies" is a comprehensive retrospective that covers 45 years of his work, including previously unseen paintings, collages, sculptures, and more. The exhibition highlights Dabls' vision as a storyteller and cultural historian.
Harris' works will be featured in "This Side of the River," which explores her unique fiber art style. Harris has been based in Detroit since 1977, when she held her first solo show at Gallery 7. Mysko's work is showcased in "Retail Therapy," a solo museum exhibition that marks her debut as a prominent artist.
According to Jova Lynne, the other co-director of MOCAD, this milestone marks an opportunity to reflect on the museum's history as a space for radical artmaking and civic engagement. The exhibitions embody the belief that art is inseparable from community reflection and care.
Located at 4454 Woodward Ave., MOCAD has undergone significant renovations, including infrastructure upgrades and a new public window display. With its grand reopening, the museum is poised to welcome visitors and share the richness of Detroit's artistic community with the world.
! It's amazing how these artists' works can tell our stories, you know? Like, Olayami Dabls' "Detroit Cosmologies" is like a book that takes us on a journey through Detroit's history and culture. And Carole Harris' fiber art is like... have you ever felt the texture of fabric? It's like her art comes alive, right? 
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can't wait for MOCAD to reopen on April 25! 
It's amazing that they're renaming the main building after Julia Reyes Taubman, a true pioneer for the arts in Detroit 
. The new exhibitions sound incredible, especially Olayami Dabls' "Detroit Cosmologies" 
, Carole Harris' fiber art style is so unique and inspiring 
, and Martha Mysko's work looks like retail therapy come true 
! 20 years of history is a huge milestone for the museum, I'm excited to see what they have in store 
. Bring it on, MOCAD!
. the art exhibitions look fire 
gotta check out Olayami Dabls' retrospective, sounds like a deep dive into detroit's history 
. hope the renovations brought new energy to the space, can't wait to see the new public window display 
finally, D-Town gets some culture 
. And, um, renaming the main building after Julia Reyes Taubman is just peachy 
. Anyhoo, can't wait to check out those exhibitions - Olayami Dabls' work sounds like a must-see 
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I'm stoked they're finally reopenin' up shop! MOCAD's been closed for ages and I've been missin' it somethin' fierce 
. Olayami Dabls, Carole Harris, and Martha Mysko are gonna blow our minds with their works 
. The fact they're highlightin' the city's artistic community and makin' it accessible to everyone is just pure gold 
. It's like, art don't have to be some fancy-schmancy thing, it can be real and raw and reflectin' the world around us 
. Can't wait to get my hands on those grand reopenin' events and soak up all the creativity 
, Carole Harris 
, and Martha Mysko 
. The "Detroit Cosmologies" exhibit is gonna be lit, covering 45 years of Dabls' work 
. And can we talk about the new fiber art style from Carole Harris? It's like a breath of fresh air 
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. Renaming the main building after her is so cool 
. MOCAD's done some awesome renovations, too - I mean, who doesn't love a good public window display?