MOCAD Reopens After Months of Renovation, Bringing Detroit's Artistic Community to the Forefront
After a lengthy renovation period that aimed to modernize its infrastructure and enhance its public appeal, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is finally set to reopen on April 25. This significant milestone marks the museum's 20th anniversary year, an occasion marked by not only the grand reopening but also the renaming of its main building after co-founder Julie Reyes Taubman.
The re-opening event promises to showcase a diverse array of artworks by renowned Detroit-area artists, including Olayami Dabls, whose "Detroit Cosmologies" exhibition will be the first comprehensive retrospective of his work spanning 45 years. This extensive show will feature an assortment of paintings, collages, sculptures, and other mediums that highlight Dabls' contributions to the local art scene.
Other notable artists featured in the exhibitions include Carole Harris, a fiber artist known for her work since the 1970s, and Martha Mysko, whose "Retail Therapy" is the first solo museum exhibition of her work. This new installation marks an important milestone in Mysko's career as she has recently taken on the role of co-head at Cranbrook Academy of Art.
MOCAD Co-Director Marie Madison-Patton expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming season, stating that it embodies the belief that "art is inseparable from community reflection and care." She also reflected on the museum's history as a space for radical art-making and civic engagement.
Located in Detroit's heartland, at 4454 Woodward Ave., MOCAD has undergone significant renovations during its closure. These upgrades include infrastructure improvements and an innovative new public window display that will significantly enhance the overall visitor experience.
As visitors return to the museum, they can expect a vibrant spring season showcasing the city's artistic community at its best.
After a lengthy renovation period that aimed to modernize its infrastructure and enhance its public appeal, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is finally set to reopen on April 25. This significant milestone marks the museum's 20th anniversary year, an occasion marked by not only the grand reopening but also the renaming of its main building after co-founder Julie Reyes Taubman.
The re-opening event promises to showcase a diverse array of artworks by renowned Detroit-area artists, including Olayami Dabls, whose "Detroit Cosmologies" exhibition will be the first comprehensive retrospective of his work spanning 45 years. This extensive show will feature an assortment of paintings, collages, sculptures, and other mediums that highlight Dabls' contributions to the local art scene.
Other notable artists featured in the exhibitions include Carole Harris, a fiber artist known for her work since the 1970s, and Martha Mysko, whose "Retail Therapy" is the first solo museum exhibition of her work. This new installation marks an important milestone in Mysko's career as she has recently taken on the role of co-head at Cranbrook Academy of Art.
MOCAD Co-Director Marie Madison-Patton expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming season, stating that it embodies the belief that "art is inseparable from community reflection and care." She also reflected on the museum's history as a space for radical art-making and civic engagement.
Located in Detroit's heartland, at 4454 Woodward Ave., MOCAD has undergone significant renovations during its closure. These upgrades include infrastructure improvements and an innovative new public window display that will significantly enhance the overall visitor experience.
As visitors return to the museum, they can expect a vibrant spring season showcasing the city's artistic community at its best.
. 20 years is a big deal and renaming the building after Julie Reyes Taubman is a great touch - she must've been doing some good work back in the day 
. The artwork line-up looks fire, especially Olayami Dabls' retrospective 
. Carole Harris's fiber art has been around for ages, but it's awesome to see her featured alongside newer artists like Martha Mysko 
. It's cool how they're emphasizing community reflection and care - MOCAD's always been about bringing people together through art 
. Bring on the new season and can't wait to check out all the exhibits!
I'm so stoked that MOCAD is finally reopening! They've been working super hard on renovating the place and it sounds amazing. 
I love that they're bringing in local artists like Olayami Dabls, Carole Harris, and Martha Mysko - their work is so inspiring and I know it'll be awesome to see it in person 
And it's even more special that they're naming the main building after Julie Reyes Taubman, she's a total trailblazer 
. Can't wait to visit MOCAD on April 25 and check out all the amazing art 
. And I love that they're featuring artists like Carole Harris and Martha Mysko too! 
can't wait for the grand reopening on apr 25!!!
Just in time for summer, MOCAD is back and better than ever! Can't wait to check out Olayami Dabls' 45-year retrospective 
hope the new exhibits bring in more visitors & support for our local art scene 
! They've been closed for ages and it's amazing to see them reopen with all these awesome exhibits 
! Carole Harris and Martha Mysko are total legends in the art scene 
. The fact that they're putting community reflection and care at the forefront is just so relatable