MOCA’s Artist Reception on February 9 to Feature Meet-and-Greet with Jean-Claude Legagneur
What/Who: The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) will celebrate Black History Month with the presentation of Faces of Freedom by Haitian-born artist Jean-Claude Legagneur. Curated by Jorge Luis Gutierrez, Faces of Freedom is a collection of over 60 works of art, including paintings, drawings, videos and tridimensional objects that constitute a part of a room installation.
Central to the exhibition are Legagneur’s oversized portraits.The representation of the face, as related to the idea of freedom from slavery, is linked directly to the identity humans are given by the narratives of their past. These works speak for people who are no longer silenced.
The artist reception will be open from 7-9 pm and will provide an opportunity for visitors to meet Legagneur. Faces of Freedomwill be open from February 7 to March 5, 2017.
When: Thursday, February 9, 2017, 7-9 p.m.
Where:
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th Street
North Miami, FL 33161
Cost:
MOCA members and residents of North Miami enjoy free admission.
Other visitors pay an admission of $10.
About Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is dedicated to making contemporary art accessible to diverse audiences – especially underserved populations – through the collection, preservation and exhibition of the best of contemporary art and its art historical influences. The Museum is located at 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161. It is open Tuesday–Friday from 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 1–9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Mondays and major holidays). Admission to the museum is $5, but is free to MOCA members and North Miami residents. For more information, visit mocanomi.org or call 305-893-6211.
