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MOCAD

@MOCAD

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit's official Twitter

 Detroit, MI
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Joined September 2008
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Hello…it’s me again! Shoutout to @LegacyRussell and @mocad for the Code Switch exhibition! instagram.com/p/DJE4AmhJZqe/…
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (@mocadetroit) • Instagram photo

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (@mocadetroit) • Instagram photo

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Opening at @MOCAD on May 2, “Code Switch” highlights the many contributions of local Black artists and thinkers in the world of tech. Organizers joined The Metro to discuss what visitors can expect. wdet.org/2025/04/28/new-moca…
New MOCAD exhibit to highlight contributions of Black tech innovators - WDET 101.9 FM

New MOCAD exhibit to highlight contributions of Black tech innovators - WDET 101.9 FM

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit is unveiling a new exhibition next month to help shine a light on Black artists and thinkers in the world of tech.

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This week, I talked to Jova Lynne from @MOCAD about their upcoming exhibit, the Gun Violence Memorial Project. The display consists of four glass houses that hold objects donated by families in honor of loved ones whose lives were lost to gun violence. bridgedetroit.com/mocad-laun…
Culture Canvas: Ghosts in the glass

Culture Canvas: Ghosts in the glass

Micah writes about a new exhibition opening Friday at MOCAD centered on gun violence and loss. Plus, the latest arts and culture happenings in Detroit.

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Celebrate 🌎 Day! #WeAreFashionRevolution Kick-off + Mixer this Tuesday #EarthDay #FashionRevolutionWeek - eepurl.com/jcXhmw
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Image from PLAYGROUND DETROIT (@PLAYDETROIT)
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In Detroit, MOCAD Is Putting Community at the Core of Contemporary Art #Detroit #MOCAD #ContemporaryArt #ArtCommunity #ArtExhibition @MOCAD via @observer observer.com/2025/04/mocad-d…
In Detroit, MOCAD Is Putting Community at the Core of Contemporary Art

In Detroit, MOCAD Is Putting Community at the Core of Contemporary Art

“What’s exciting is how expansive and layered the ecosystem has become—there are more voices in the mix, more stories being told and a real sense of community across disciplines.”

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Tile installation “Path Games” by artist George Woodman at the Renaissance Center People Mover Station in Detroit, MI
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Thursday's Art Talk: Insights from Detroit's Finest - Featuring Sabrina Nelson and Gil Ashby *|thecarrcenter.org|*
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Kick off #NationalPoetryMonth at the #detroitpubliclibrary on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:00 pm as we welcome Detroit Poet Laureate jessica Care moore! RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/jessica-car…
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Freshwater is a short film by dream hampton about her disappearing Black city, flooded basements and the fluid nature of memory. We celebrate the exhibit opening TONIGHT at @MOCAD from 6-8! Honored to be part of this powerful personal piece along with a small + brilliant team.
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"Freshwater" is the name of a new short video by dream hampton, which explores themes of childhood, a warming climate and the life of Detroiters. The video will be screening today at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit through Aug. 14. buff.ly/37kk9gZ
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Spring is a fresh start to bring brilliant ideas to life. Museums like @MOCAD and Ferndale's M Contemporary Art have an array of Spring and Summer art exhibitions to kick-start the season and spark your creativity. Read our list of open exhibitions here: detroitisit.com/5-spring-art…
MOCAD Detroit building that says "Everything is going to be alright"

ALT MOCAD Detroit building that says "Everything is going to be alright"

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John Kørner: Cosmopolitan Super Fruits opens next week at Victoria Miro — private view: Thursday 7 April, 6–8pm. Following Kørner's recent exhibition at @MOCAD, this exhibition builds on themes of consumerism, globalisation, and networks of distribution: victoria-miro.com/exhibition…
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Pronounced "ket-zuhl-kuh-wah-tuhl"
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Yesterday Dr. Ryzewski @KrystaRyzew & Dr. McCullen @GLEthnohistory & the @MOCAD Teen Council came together in the @GrosscupMuseum archaeology lab to process artifacts we excavated at the MoCAD site last fall. So much fun & creative energy! @RebeccaSGraff @WayneStateCLAS
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Image from Wayne State Anthropology Department (@AnthroAtWayne)
Image from Wayne State Anthropology Department (@AnthroAtWayne)
Image from Wayne State Anthropology Department (@AnthroAtWayne)
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The upcoming Parquet Courts show has been moved to the Magic Stick! All MOCAD tickets will be honored. Thank you for your support & see you at the show!
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This Saturday! Akeem Smith, Damon Davis, Samantha Noel, and MOCAD's Jova Lynne in conversation. Tune in at mocadetroit.org/live
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IS MY MIND A MACHINE GUN? @Kessswa + Shigeto for @MOCAD – at Detroit, MI
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As we look ahead to this new year, we pause for a special release from KESSWA + @__SHIGETO. Now playing at dailyrush.us/
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For Indigenous Peoples’ Week (October 6th to October 12th), Aadizookaan is hosting workshops that provide opportunities for emotional, physical, and mental healing through movement, music, and sacred storytelling. More info: adzkn.com/indigenous-peoples…
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Newly appointed director of @spacesgallery in Cleveland quit Detroit job @MOCAD to protest workplace environment cleveland.com/news/2020/07/n… @mocadresistance @AAM_accountable
Newly appointed director of Spaces gallery in Cleveland quit Detroit job to protest workplace...

Newly appointed director of Spaces gallery in Cleveland quit Detroit job to protest workplace...

Tizziana Baldenebro has been appointed the new director of Spaces gallery in Cleveland after resigning from the Ford Curatorial Fellowship at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit in a protest over...

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Congratulations 🎉 to the 2019 Knight Arts Challenge #Detroit finalists! These 62 finalists are vying for a share of $2 million to bring their best ideas to life—helping engage + enrich people through the arts. Learn more about their projects: kf.org/kacdetroit19finals #knightarts
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