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Mar 18-Apr 17, 2022 Honey Pierre Bloodline Mar 18-Apr 17, 2022 Honey Pierre, Morning Juice , 2022. Acrylic, oil, pastel, and yarn. 48 x 62 in. Presented in partnership w/ Museum of Creative Human Art and moCa Cleveland Cassandra Hickey (b. 1993, Cleveland, OH), also known as Honey Pierre, is one of four children from Rhonda Harris. Cassandra has always been interactive in art activities but her real introduction to art was through fashion magazines, which gave her the urge to draw illustrations everyday. From there, Cassandra learned to express herself through art by learning to work with new mediums and techniques. She was encouraged by a local high school teacher, which grew her confidence. Instead of attending college or an institute for the arts, she chose to join the United States Army. For the next three years, Cassandra’s life was dedicated to serving her country. Once the contract was up, she fed her urge to become an artist full time. Moving from Cleveland to Atlanta was a transition but it supported her journey towards more creative outlets. In two years, Cassandra has participated in over 40 art exhibitions and events and is a part of two community based non-profits. She is a mixed media artist whose practice includes murals, textiles, collage, and painting. Presented in partnership w/ Artist Statement Honey Pierre Honey Pierre The women in our lives are given the often-thankless duty of caring for many people, both physically and emotionally, while maintaining a loving, nurturing spirit. It’s obvious to most that a woman will sacrifice her own aspirations in favor of supporting their loved ones. The women in my family– my aunts, grandmother, and mother–have all had an unmatched influence on my life path. They put me in a position to be myself and develop my natural inclination and passion for the arts. They believed I could do anything I aspired to, and this exhibition has been inspired by these very sacrifices. I have created a series of carefully woven Fiber Portraits of each of these highly influential women in my life. Each piece is unique, with a wide spectrum of bright colors while sustaining a motherly warmth. The most important aspect of this exhibit is that it exudes the love and care that has gone into the work. I’d like you to feel at home when experiencing these pieces as I have, the many times I have explored this museum. I am very excited for my art to reach more souls and hope each individual can find solace here in the same way I have.

Ann Jacobs: Illustration Playground Nov 20, 2035 About

Title Round Harminder Judge Untitled (story vi) , 2024 Plaster, polymer, pigment, scrim, oil 9 x 9 1/2 x 1 3/8 inches Estimated Value Range: $6,000 - $9,000 Starting Bid: $4,000 This intimately-scaled “painting” embodies Harminder Judge’s masterful process, where layers of plaster and pigment are sanded and polished to reveal a surface that shifts and shimmers. Like a fleeting vision, the image comes in and out of focus, suggesting what lies just beyond the visible. A graduate of the Royal Academy, London, Judge’s work has been shown internationally, with his first U.S. solo museum exhibition currently on view at moCa Cleveland. Combining Indian neo-tantric influences with abstract expressionism, he creates artworks with rich metaphysical spirit. Courtesy The Sunday Painter More: Harminder Judge Harminder Judge (b.1982 Rotherham, UK) lives and works in London. He graduated from the Royal Academy Schools, London in 2021. Selected recent solo exhibitions include: Cliff and Cleft, Gathering, Ibiza, Spain, 2024; A Ghost Dance , Matt’s Gallery & The Sunday Painter, London, UK, 2024; Sea and Stone and Rib and Bone , Jhaveri Contemporary, Mumbai, India, 2023; Frieze London with The Sunday Painter, London, UK 2022; Rising Skin from Rock and Chin , The Sunday Painter, London, UK 2022; Ankles Absorbing Ash , Humber Street Gallery, Hull, UK 2022; Mountains and Mercies , galeriepcp, Paris, France 2021. Selected recent group exhibitions include: It Never Entered My Mind , Curated by Michael Sherman, Sean Kelly Gallery, LA, USA 2024; Picnic at Hanging Rock Chapter I , Sargent’s Daughters, LA, USA 2024; Curated By: Glossary , Galerie Kandlhofer, Vienna, Austria 2023; The Reason for Painting , Mead Gallery, Warwick, UK 2023; Love Letter, Pace Gallery, New York City, USA 2023; And this skin of mine , Guts Gallery, London, UK 2022; New Beginnings , Blindspot Gallery, Hong Kong, 2022; The Horror Show! , Somerset House, London, UK 2022; A Grain of Sand , The Sunday Painter, London, UK 2021; Am I Human To You? , Jugendstilsenteret & Kube Museum, Ålesund, Norway 2021; Tomorrow: London , White Cube, London, UK 2020.

Title Round Derek Hess Don Caballero , 1994 Serigraph, ed. 52/60 Framed: 24 x 15 1/2 inches Estimated Value Range: $400 - $800 Starting Bid: $200 Bidding increments: $50 More: Derek Hess Born in Cleveland in 1964, Hess’ ascendance in the arts should probably come as little surprise. His father, Roy Hess, was a noteworthy designer, and chairman of the lauded industrial design department at the Cleveland Institute of Art. From a young age, Hess was correctly trained in classical art and design. Hess studied at that school, and at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, but he never landed in his father’s department, trying out illustration and graphic design before settling on a major in printmaking. It was that discipline, combined with his love of music, that led Hess to poster art fame. He had begun booking post-hardcore and underground rock concerts at the Euclid Tavern, a divey blues bar across the street from the Cleveland Institute of Art, and he drew his own fliers to promote his shows.

Feb 18-Jun 5, 2021 Naeem Mohaiemen Monday, Day 3753 Feb 18-Jun 5, 2021 Naeem Mohaiemen, Tripoli Cancelled , 2017 (still). HD Video, Color, Sound, 93 min. Courtesy the artist. Naeem Mohaiemen combines films, installations, and essays, to explore histories of rhizomatic families, malleable borders, and socialist utopias. Mohaiemen’s moCa exhibition is built around his first fiction film Tripoli Cancelled (2017), created after a decade of documentaries on left histories. The script follows the daily rituals of a man stranded in an abandoned and dilipidated airport. The film begins on “Monday, Day 3753,” hinting that the nameless protagonist has been trapped, or exiled, within the airport for over ten years. We watch him pass the time by walking the empty halls, dancing to Boney M’s 1978 version of “Rivers of Babylon,” writing letters to his wife, and reading out loud from Richard Adam’s 1972 children’s fable of rabbits, and their Gods, Watership Down . The 93-minute film unfolds with aching slowness, capturing the physical and emotional experience of a solitary man—a protagonist who exists in perpetual limbo. Tripoli Cancelled was filmed in Ellinikon Airport in Athens, Greece, loosely inspired by Mohaiemen’s father, who was stranded in this same airport for nine days in 1977 after losing his passport. The film transforms and expands a personal story into a larger investigation of exile, and the corrosive loneliness of lives under shattered modernity. Is the abandoned airport the result of disaster, or a space that the protagonist has fabricated in his own mind? Is this a place from our past, or are we encountering a glimpse of J. G. Ballard's drowned world? What is real and what is imagined? Tripoli Cancelled asks nothing of the audience; but the patient viewer may piece together fragments, investigate counter narratives, and consider the uncertainty of what awaits our coming futures.

moCa Connect: Vera Twins Mar 17, 2024 GET TICKETS $25 advance $30 at door Connect to CREATIVITY Kick off an amazing night with a special talk with artists Kelby and Kelvin Vera . The brothers, who recently had their debuts at Miami Basel and NY Fashion Week, will unveil a new collection of paintings. The Vera Twins will share their unique "Connect" and how they create art together. Then, hit the floor as moCa's iconic building turns into a dance club as DJs spin 'til 1:30AM. Connect on THE FLOOR moCa’s unique and beautiful space will be filled with the coolest looks and people the city has to offer with DJ sets by DJ Ryan Wolf , DJ Flaco Flash , and DJ Yulissa that will keep you dancing and partying all night. About GET TICKETS $25 advance $30 at door Connect to CREATIVITY Kick off an amazing night with a special talk with artists Kelby and Kelvin Vera . The brothers, who recently had their debuts at Miami Basel and NY Fashion Week, will unveil a new collection of paintings. The Vera Twins will share their unique "Connect" and how they create art together. Then, hit the floor as moCa's iconic building turns into a dance club as DJs spin 'til 1:30AM. Connect on THE FLOOR moCa’s unique and beautiful space will be filled with the coolest looks and people the city has to offer with DJ sets by DJ Ryan Wolf , DJ Flaco Flash , and DJ Yulissa that will keep you dancing and partying all night. GET TICKETS $25 advance $30 at door Connect to CREATIVITY Kick off an amazing night with a special talk with artists Kelby and Kelvin Vera . The brothers, who recently had their debuts at Miami Basel and NY Fashion Week, will unveil a new collection of paintings. The Vera Twins will share their unique "Connect" and how they create art together. Then, hit the floor as moCa's iconic building turns into a dance club as DJs spin 'til 1:30AM. Connect on THE FLOOR moCa’s unique and beautiful space will be filled with the coolest looks and people the city has to offer with DJ sets by DJ Ryan Wolf , DJ Flaco Flash , and DJ Yulissa that will keep you dancing and partying all night.

Unlock exclusive access to the future of art & culture. With a moCa NOW Donor Membership, step into a cosmopolitan community where innovation and creativity converge.  DONOR MEMBERSHIP ◼ DONOR MEMBERSHIP ◼ DONOR MEMBERSHIP ◼ DONOR MEMBERSHIP ◼ DONOR MEMBERSHIP ◼ DONOR MEMBERSHIP ◼ DONOR MEMBERSHIP DONOR MEMBERSHIP Unlock exclusive access to the future of art & culture. With a moCa NOW Donor Membership, step into a cosmopolitan community where innovation and creativity converge. Enjoy all General Member benefits , plus these exclusive opportunities: *Membership level includes all benefits listed in all previous levels. Travel expenses not included. Insider Circle $500-$999 Access to semiannual exhibition Supporter Previews and all General Member events including brunches and tours. Join NOW PATRON CIRCLE $1,000-$2,499 Experience select quarterly VIP moCa NOW events that bring you closer to art and culture.* Join NOW CURATOR CIRCLE $2,500-$4,999 Delight in monthly curated moCa NOW events, private access to artists and curators, and exclusive culinary adventures.* Join NOW DIRECTOR CIRCLE $5,000+ Enjoy the full spectrum of moCa NOW, including premium invitations to international art fairs, high-profile collaborations, and once-in-a-lifetime cultural experiences.* Join NOW MORE ways to support ▶ General Membership ▶ Corporate Membership ▶ Annual Fund UPCOMING moCa NOW EVENTS Unlock access to the future of art & culture. + more ◼ Insider Circle ◼ $500-$999 Access to semiannual exhibition supporter previews and all General Member events including brunches.* Join NOW ● Patron Circle ● $1,000-$2,499 Experience select quarterly VIP moCa NOW events that bring you closer to art and culture.* Join NOW ■ Curator Circle ■ $2,500-$4,999 Delight in monthly curated moCa NOW events, private access to artists and curators, and exclusive culinary adventures.* Join NOW ★ Director Circle ★ $5,000+ Enjoy the full spectrum of moCa NOW, including premium invitations to international art fairs, high-profile collaborations, and once-in-a-lifetime cultural experiences.* Join NOW READY TO GET STARTED? Contact Zakia Frontz, Senior Advancement Officer at zfrontz@moCacleveland.org or 216.658.6934.

Title Round Clotilde Jiménez Self-Portrait in a Beret , 2024 Mixed media collage on paper Framed: 31 x 42 inches Estimated Value Range: $27,000 - $32,000 Starting Bid: $20,000 Playfully merging cut paper, photography, and bold mark-making, Clotilde Jiménez’s Self-Portrait in a Beret reconstructs the artist’s likeness through an inventive dialogue of material and form. A graduate of CIA and the Slade School of Fine Art (London), Jiménez has exhibited at global museums such as Museo Jumex and the Phillips Collection and his work is included in the Ford Foundation and Beth Rudin De Woody collections, among others. The Paris Olympics commissioned Jiménez to create posters for 2024 Games. This June, moCa Cleveland will debut his first major U.S. survey exhibition. Courtesy of the artist and Mariane Ibrahim Gallery (Chicago, Paris, Mexico City) More: Clotilde Jiménez Born in 1990 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Clotilde Jiménez now lives and works in Mexico City. He earned his MFA from The Slade School of Fine Art and his BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art. Clotilde blends line and collage driven by a focus on materiality as shown through his reuse of everyday materials such as wallpaper, clothing, magazine clippings and Mexican craftpaper. Clotilde Jiménez: Shapeshift, opening on June 27, will be the most extensive presentation of Jiménez’s work to date, showcasing newly commissioned pieces alongside previously unseen drawings and process materials. Spanning his entire career, the exhibition will include early works from his time as a student at the Cleveland Institute of Art, providing a clear trajectory of his artistic evolution and the continuous transformation of his practice.

Studio Access w/ Manabu Ikeda Apr 6, 2024 Experience the artist create onsite at moCa as he develops a new monumental artwork over the course of the Winter/Spring season. About Experience the artist create onsite at moCa as he develops a new monumental artwork over the course of the Winter/Spring season. Experience the artist create onsite at moCa as he develops a new monumental artwork over the course of the Winter/Spring season.

Jan 29-Mar 6, 2022 Ryan Harris Sincerely, Us Jan 29-Mar 6, 2022 Ryan Harris, Du Rags II , 2021. Lustre print, 16 x 20 in framed (40.64 x 50.8 cm). Courtesy the artist Presented in partnership w/ Museum of Creative Human Art and moCa Cleveland The Museum of Creative Human Art presents photographer Ryan Harris’s third solo exhibition, Sincerely, Us. Bringing together new and older works, this exhibition captures various nuances of the black experience. Harris uses imagery to share his story with audiences, from the beginning of his photographic journey through the present. Presented in partnership w/ About the Artist Ryan Harris Ryan Harris Ryan Harris is a self-taught photographer from Cleveland, Ohio. His love for photography began in 11th grade when he took his first and only course on the basics of photography and 35mm film. Like many millennial males, he had childhood aspirations of becoming a rapper so naturally his love for photography took a back seat to music. In 2015 after deciding to retire his musical aspirations, he shifted his focus back to photography. Since then, he has started his own photography business and has been published in numerous publications including Cleveland’s Scene Magazine , The Akron Beacon Journal , and PEOPLE Magazine . When not doing freelance photography under his business imprint, Ryan captures what feeds his spirit creatively. His passion for documenting the rawness in urban decay and beauty within the black experience is unwavering.

designExplorr: Design Learning Challenge Workshop Feb 17, 2024 FREE for all ages SIGN UP NOW Design Learning Challenge workshops unlock your creativity as you approach problems with design solutions. This workshop was developed by designExplorr, an organization devoted to helping youth find their way to creative careers. Workshops start every 30 minutes, 12-4PM If you have questions or if there are additional access services or accommodations that can make your experience more inclusive, please contact access@mocacleveland.org . 1-2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. About designExplorr. designExplorr is a social impact organization aiming to address the diversity gap within the design profession by expanding design education and raising awareness among community partners. More at designexplorr.com . FAMILY FUN ON moCa Saturdays supported by PNC. About FREE for all ages SIGN UP NOW Design Learning Challenge workshops unlock your creativity as you approach problems with design solutions. This workshop was developed by designExplorr, an organization devoted to helping youth find their way to creative careers. Workshops start every 30 minutes, 12-4PM If you have questions or if there are additional access services or accommodations that can make your experience more inclusive, please contact access@mocacleveland.org . 1-2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. About designExplorr. designExplorr is a social impact organization aiming to address the diversity gap within the design profession by expanding design education and raising awareness among community partners. More at designexplorr.com . FAMILY FUN ON moCa Saturdays supported by PNC. FREE for all ages SIGN UP NOW Design Learning Challenge workshops unlock your creativity as you approach problems with design solutions. This workshop was developed by designExplorr, an organization devoted to helping youth find their way to creative careers. Workshops start every 30 minutes, 12-4PM If you have questions or if there are additional access services or accommodations that can make your experience more inclusive, please contact access@mocacleveland.org . 1-2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. About designExplorr. designExplorr is a social impact organization aiming to address the diversity gap within the design profession by expanding design education and raising awareness among community partners. More at designexplorr.com . FAMILY FUN ON moCa Saturdays supported by PNC.

Winter/Spring 2025 Preview Party Thank you for attending the Winter/Spring 2025 Exhibition Preview in support of moCa Cleveland! Thank you for celebrating the artists, partners, and supporters as we start a new season of Art Now, in progress . Spot yourself in the gallery below. Photos by Ned Sanders III @photocredned.