Detroit's Cultural Hub to Reopen After Months of Renovation, Featuring Local Artists and a Tribute to Co-Founder Julie Reyes Taubman.
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) will officially reopen its doors on April 25th, marking the beginning of its 20th anniversary year. The museum had been closed for several months undergoing renovations, which included infrastructure upgrades and a new public window display. Now, visitors can expect an exciting season of exhibitions showcasing the work of prominent Detroit-area artists.
The grand reopening will feature three new exhibitions: "Detroit Cosmologies" by Olayami Dabls, an outdoor art installation celebrating 45 years of work; "This Side of the River" by Carole Harris, a fiber artist with a rich history in Detroit; and "Retail Therapy," Martha Mysko's first solo museum exhibition.
MOCAD co-directors Marie Madison-Patton and Jova Lynne expressed their enthusiasm for the reopening, highlighting the importance of art in reflecting and caring for community. By renaming its main building after Julie Reyes Taubman, a renowned co-founder, the museum is celebrating its history as a space for radical artmaking and civic engagement.
The exhibitions are part of MOCAD's efforts to engage with Detroit's vibrant artistic community, ensuring that the city's cultural scene continues to thrive. With its grand reopening, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit promises an exciting season of artistic expression and connection.
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) will officially reopen its doors on April 25th, marking the beginning of its 20th anniversary year. The museum had been closed for several months undergoing renovations, which included infrastructure upgrades and a new public window display. Now, visitors can expect an exciting season of exhibitions showcasing the work of prominent Detroit-area artists.
The grand reopening will feature three new exhibitions: "Detroit Cosmologies" by Olayami Dabls, an outdoor art installation celebrating 45 years of work; "This Side of the River" by Carole Harris, a fiber artist with a rich history in Detroit; and "Retail Therapy," Martha Mysko's first solo museum exhibition.
MOCAD co-directors Marie Madison-Patton and Jova Lynne expressed their enthusiasm for the reopening, highlighting the importance of art in reflecting and caring for community. By renaming its main building after Julie Reyes Taubman, a renowned co-founder, the museum is celebrating its history as a space for radical artmaking and civic engagement.
The exhibitions are part of MOCAD's efforts to engage with Detroit's vibrant artistic community, ensuring that the city's cultural scene continues to thrive. With its grand reopening, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit promises an exciting season of artistic expression and connection.
The fact that they're opening up again after all those renovations is just amazing. I love how they're showcasing local artists and giving a shoutout to Julie Reyes Taubman - she's definitely a trailblazer. I mean, 45 years of work? That's dedication! And Carole Harris's fiber art history in Detroit is super inspiring. Can't wait to see Martha Mysko's solo exhibition 
. So they're renaming the main building after Julie Reyes Taubman now? That's cool, but have we had confirmation from her family or friends about that decision? Also, what makes Olayami Dabls' outdoor art installation worth 45 years of work? Can I see some behind-the-scenes pics of the renovations tho?
. i think this is a great way to show how art can care for community & reflect our city's vibes. plus, 20 years of mocad? that's a whole lotta creativity! 
can't wait to check out the exhibitions & support local artists
Can't believe they closed MOCAD for months without a single post about it from the mods. Anyway, back to the good stuff... I'm stoked that MOCAD is reopening with some amazing local artists featured. Olayami Dabls' outdoor installation sounds lit 
and Martha Mysko's solo exhibit will be awesome. But what really gets me excited is the tribute to Julie Reyes Taubman - it's a great way to celebrate MOCAD's history, you know? 
The fact that they're engaging with Detroit's artistic community is exactly why we need more museums like this around. Fingers crossed their online shop doesn't suck too hard...
. Olayami Dabls' outdoor installation is gonna be lit 
The fact that MOCAD is celebrating Julie Reyes Taubman's legacy by naming their main building after her is super cool - it's all about giving back to the community that's made this city so rich in culture 
. I'm hoping they'll keep pushing the boundaries of what art can do and how it can bring people together 
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, and that tribute to julie reyes taubman is a great idea 
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! Can't wait to see what kind of fire exhibitions they got planned - Olayami Dabls' outdoor art installation sounds SO cool 
and Carole Harris' fiber art history is giving me LIFE 
! And Martha Mysko's solo show? Yaaas, please bring it on 
! The fact that Julie Reyes Taubman's name is being honored on the building is like, super meaningful too - love how they're celebrating their co-founder and history 
carole harris' fiber art is actually kinda what inspired me to start makin my own stuff, and martha mysko's exhibition sounds lit 
i mean, a whole season of rad exhibitions? that's just what mocad needed after bein closed for so long. and can we talk about julie reyes taubman being the co-founder?? she's like a legend in detroit art scene