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In a critical event, MOCA Cleveland is currently playing host to the first ever public survey of contemporary African American art in the Ohio region. From Then To Now: Masterworks Of Contemporary African American Art. The exhibition features 27 artists, and begins with signature pieces by such pioneering figures of the 1970s and 1980s as Romare Bearden or Alma Thomas, and continues up to the present with prime examples of works by artists such as Lenardo Drew, Alison Saar, Willie Cole, David Hammons, Lorna Simpson, Carrie Mae Weems, René Green, Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley, among others.  Addressing a range of themes and issues, the exhibition presents an overview of the rich cultural heritage voiced by contemporary African-American artists in their examination of history, identity, and memory.

This past week was pretty interesting in NYC. First, we had an entire week of 70 degree weather in late October(?) as well as the 2009 CMJ Music Marathon which took full advantage of this good fortune. Unfortunately I wasn't able to partake in the festivities due to work, but whenever I miss an opportunity to see my friends perform I check out villageslum to see what I missed. After compiling different shows, I put together a lil recap for those in the same boat as me! Enjoy!

-All photography is Mel D. Cole

RSVP at christianrichchicago@gmail.com for FREE admission!!!! Enjoy!

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