Shirin Neshat's Women Without Men 2009, 97 minutes   Click to purchase tickets

Shirin Neshat's first feature-length film is based on a magic-realist novel written by Iranian author Sharnush Parsipur. The narrative interweaves the lives of four Iranian women during the summer of 1953, a pivotal moment in Iranian history when an American led coup d' tat brought down the democratically elected prime minister Mohammed Mossadegh and reinstalled the Shah to power. The film chronicles each woman's quest for change and their mysterious encounter in a magical orchard. Credits Producer: Susanne Marian, Martin Gschlacht, Philippe Bober Screenplay: Shirin Neshat Written By: Shahrnush Parsipur Cinematographer: Martin Gschlacht Music: Ryuichi Sakamoto Principal Cast Click for update on parking for patrons of the Cleveland International Film Festival. For more than a decade, MOCA Cleveland has collaborated with the Cleveland International Film Festival to present the recent work of contemporary artists forging new paths at the intersection of art and film.  This groundbreaking program has been sustained over the years through the visionary support of Toby Devan Lewis, who serves on both MOCA and the Cleveland Film Society’s boards

Dynamic composer and percussionist Lukas Ligeti will perform using unique instruments that he has created to integrate into various musical genre

The CIM New Music Ensemble will present their second concert at MOCA Cleveland in conjunction with the exhibition From Then to Now: Masterworks of Contemporary African-American Art. The program will feature fascinating musical compositions by Keith Fitch, Eugene O’Brien, and Igor Stravinsky. Begin the night with a tour of MOCA’s captivating galleries, then stay for a reception and mingle with the evening’s extraordinary musicians.

In a series of extraordinary “scorch paintings,” canvases “branded” with the imprints of steam irons, Willie Cole has established himself a major contemporary artist. The scorch paintings reference African tribal markings, domestic labor, and personal family history and have resembled masks, slave ships, and flowers. Cole’s sculptures built from recycled objects ranging from high-heel shoes, hair dryers, and bicycle parts similarly reference a broad range of cultural practices, particularly African art traditions. Cole will speak informally in the galleries about his life, his work, and his works of art on view in the exhibition. Produced in collaboration with the Myers School of Art, University of Akron with additional funding by the Akron Art Museum.

Pianist Omar Sosa and his Afreecanos Quartet will take the stage at MOCA as part of our annual collaboration with Tri-C’s Jazzfest. Sosa’s compositions are known for their exploration of African and Latin music as they combine modern jazz harmonies with the latest in electronic music. Downbeat magazine writes, "Sosa stokes the African and Cuban fires: Each burns distinctly from the other while illuminating the place between them. This is where Sosa pitches his musical camp and works his magic."

Due to limited capacity, advance ticket purchases are recommended. MOCA Members call 216.987.4049 to purchase your discounted tickets.

Bring the whole fmily to experience art and make some of your own!Tour the exhibitions on view and enjoy delicious treats courtesy of Whole Foods - Cedar Center.

This spring, take an inside tour of Gordon Square Arts District on Detroit Avenue .View the recent developments, such as the stunning restoration of the Capitol Theater, while shopping at boutiques and a variety of local-owned shops.

The evening will conclude with a private reception at MOCA Patrons Charles and Patricia Mintz's contemporary home, designed by architect Robert Maschke.

Additional information will be provided in the coming months.

RSVP required by April 29, 2010. Contact Andrea Kormos at akormos@mocacleveland.org or 216.421.8671 ext. 21 for more details.

5 top chefs.

5 senses.

5.22.10

Prepare for the event of the year!

Immerse yourself in a sensorial experience.  Five of Cleveland’s top chefs rise to the challenge of creating a unique food environment in MOCA’s galleries. Sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch will be explored through culinary artistry. Guests will experience art, food, and wine like never before.

Don’t miss out on this one of a kind evening. 

Call 216.421.8671 for details.

To celebrate our collaboration with Shaw High School’s Visual Communications Class and Progressive Arts Alliance on iona rozeal brown: all falls down, MOCA Cleveland will host a youth-focused event where we will screen two new videos about brown’s work: a MOCA-produced documentary short about brown’s residency project with eight local high school students, and a video produced by Shaw High School in response to iona’s new work. The Progressive Arts Alliance All-Stars also will perform live at this event.

RSVP by March 11, 2010