Looking Both Ways: Art of the Contemporary African Diaspora

Closes Monday July 10

Explores the increasing globalization of the African Diaspora through the presentation of African-born artists who now live and work in the West – France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal and the United States of America. More>

Members - free admission.

Curator Talk - Laurie Ann Farrell

Curator, Museum of African Art, Long Island City, New York

Saturday, July 8, 1:00pm

In organizing “Looking Both Ways” Ms. Farrell made many research trips to the countries of the African Diaspora meeting artists and scholars and visiting major exhibitions before making her curatorial selections. She will share some behind-the-scenes stories about the development of “Looking Both Ways.” RSVP Online! More>

Members - free admission.

Heritage Education Center Opens at MoAD

Thanks to the generosity of Wells Fargo and support from Hewlett Packard, MoAD opened the Heritage Center in June. The Center extends the visitor experience by offering further investigation of MoAD’s four themes—Origins, Movement, Adaptation and Transformation—with more in-depth information about museum exhibitions and related web resources. Closed temporarily July 10-26, 2006 for re-installation of 3rd floor gallery.

Hours: 1-4pm weekdays when the museum is open

Carrie Mae Weems: The Louisiana Project

Opens Thursday July 27

The Louisiana Project is an installation incorporating still photography, narrative, and video projection. Weems draws inspiration from the city’s Carnival rituals and the meanings of masking and masquerade. She makes us think about how the individual views the self as well as others. While the focus of this stunning work is Louisiana, the cultural implications extend far beyond one state or one region. More>

MoAD Auxiliary Group

Remember Global Groove, one of MoAD's exciting Grand Opening events? Join others who are interested in Global Groove II and MoAD's new auxilary group, The MoAD Vanguard! Click here to receive more information>