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Jan 27-Jun 11, 2023 Sam Falls We Are Dust and Shadow Jan 27-Jun 11, 2023 Sam Falls, Untitled (San Bernardino National Forest, CA.) , 2017-2019. Pigment on canvas, 128 x 272 in. (325.1 x 690.9 cm). Courtesy Sam Falls and 303 Gallery, New York Sam Falls’s show at moCa, the artist’s first major solo museum exhibition, offers expansive insight into his unique practice of collaborating with nature to create monumental paintings and sculptures. Falls’s poetic, ghostly works examine the sublimity and inherent melancholy of nature’s cycles and finite life. Interested in photographic exposure and representation, Falls experiments with the effects of sunlight, rain, and temperature, harnessing weather patterns and environmental conditions to create paintings, sculptures, and photographs in and with nature. In addition to new sculptures and paintings made by Falls in various national parks across the country, moCa has partnered with the Cleveland Botanical Garden & Holden Arboretum to support Falls’s creation of a new ceramic work, using materials from Northeast Ohio. Lead support for Sam Falls: We Are Dust and Shadow is provided by Dealer Tire. Generous support provided by 303 Gallery and Galerie Eva Presenhuber. Additional support provided by the Anselm Talalay Photography Fund. About the Artist Sam Falls. Photo: Erin Falls Sam Falls Sam Falls (b. 1984, San Diego, CA) works intimately with the core precepts of photography–namely time, representation, and exposure–to create works that both bridge the gap between various artistic mediums and the divide between the artist, object, and viewer. Working symbiotically with nature and the elements, Falls’s artworks are engrained with a sense of place indexical to the unique environment of their creation while imbued with a universal sense of mortality. With a reverence toward art history, Falls empathetically blurs the lines between artistic genres and practices, from modern dance and minimalist painting to conceptual photography and land art, boiling it down to the fundamentals of nature and the transience of life that art best addresses. Falls is represented by 303 Gallery (New York), Galerie Eva Presenhuber (Zurich and Vienna), Jessica Silverman Gallery (San Francisco), and Galleria Franco Noero (Turin).

Studio Access w/ Manabu Ikeda Apr 21, 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.

Studio Access w/ Manabu Ikeda Apr 26, 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 31, 2020-Jan 2, 2021 Margaret Kilgallen that's where the beauty is. Jan 31, 2020-Jan 2, 2021 Margaret Kilgallen, Money to Loan (Paintings for the San Francisco Bus Shelter Posters) , 2000. Mixed media on paper and fabric, 68 x 48 1/2 in (172.72 x 123.19 cm). Hammer Museum, Los Angeles. Gift of the estate of Margaret Kilgallen and partial purchase with funds provided by The Judith Rothschild Foundation. Photo: Tony Prikryl American artist Margaret Kilgallen (1967–2001) died at the young age of thirty-three, just as her work was gaining recognition and prominence. that’s where the beauty is. , brings to light the astonishing visual complexity of Kilgallen’s short career, highlighting the major themes that unify her multilayered practice. Kilgallen’s work brings front and center an aesthetic that reminds us we need not look only within the commercial mainstream or readily accessible narratives for inspiration and empowerment. Rather she celebrates the handmade, making heroes and heroines of those who live and work in the margins, and challenging traditional gender roles and hierarchies. Her work advocates for a quality of time, celebrating and emphasizing the impact that can come from hard work and individual expression. Organized by moCa’s Chief Curator Courtenay Finn for the Aspen Art Museum, that’s where the beauty is. is Kilgallen’s first posthumous museum exhibition, and the largest presentation of her work to date since her 2005 show, In the Sweet Bye & Bye , at REDCAT, Los Angeles. Working closely with Kilgallen’s estate, the exhibition re-creates versions of pivotal installations and presentations, including her first solo show at The Drawing Center (1997), her first museum exhibition, Hammer Projects: Margaret Kilgallen (2001), and her final installation, Main Drag , created for the exhibition East Meets West at the ICA in Philadelphia (2001). The show pairs key works of Kilgallen’s—now in the collections of the Hammer Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art—with never before-seen works from the artist’s estate. Lead sponsorship provided by JOANN. Major support for the exhibition provided by an anonymous donor and the Murphy Foundation. Additional support provided by our WAVE MAKERS.

AIR: Joyce Morrow Jones AIR: Joyce Morrow Jones Artist-in-residence Jul 1-Nov 30, 2021 Left: Joyce Morrow Jones; Right: Joyce Morrow Jones, Strength of the Ancestral Realm (Part of Ancestors are Our Strength triptych) , 2018. Mixed media relief covered with African Ankara fabric collage, 16 x 30 in. (40.64 x 76.2 cm). Courtesy the artist Joyce Morrow Jones is a mixed media fiber and sculpture artist weaving the art of storytelling through her creations. Her work is inspired by transformational stories of women in their journey through life, history, and cultural traditions. African and Diaspora themes reflecting cultural traditions often with multicultural images are also prominent in her artwork. Born in Cleveland, Joyce acknowledges her Jamaican and African heritage. Those influences will continue throughout her residency with moCa as she expands “Ancestral Tributes” in both oral tradition of storytelling and creative expression. Select exhibitions include shows at BayArts in Bay Village, OH; Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH; and the Sculpture Center, Cleveland, OH. She was a 2019 Artist-in-Residence at Karamu House. Find out more about Joyce Morrow Jones at joycemorrowjones.com The AIR program is generously sponsored by Margaret Cohen and Kevin Rahilly, with additional support from Char and Chuck Fowler. About moCa AIR: Developed to support and highlight the work of emerging or early-career artists in Cuyahoga County, moCa AIR allows the museum to work alongside artists through 5-month, long-form onsite engagements. Artists-in-residence receive an honorarium, program support, a dedicated studio space inside the museum, professional development opportunities, access to the museum’s production studios, and administrative support. During their time in residence, each artist will develop a site-specific project that activates a site in the building outside of the traditional gallery spaces with production funds provided by moCa. Related Exhibition ▶ Joyce Morrow Jones: Black Butterfly

Title Round Michael Weil The Theory of Flux (Left + Right) , 2024 Archival print on German Etching Paper mounted to Dibond 53 3/8 x 80 inches Estimated Value Range: $5,000 - $8,000 Starting Bid: $4,000 Courtesy of SHAHEEN modern & contemporary art, Foothill Galleries and Michael Weil Michael Weil’s The Theory of Flux (Left + Right) , from his recent Grande Quatrefoils series, captures, inverts, and re-presents the balance, repetition, and patterns of nature often overlooked by man. Through his lens, Weil amplifies the natural world's inherent harmony, inviting the viewer to consider both its simplicity and complexity. As a tenured photographer, Cleveland gallerist, teacher, and PhD in Art History, Weil is a master of technique and concept, with works held in many private and museum collections such as the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Cleveland Clinic. More: Michael Weil Michael Weil established Foothill Galleries in 2015 with the momentum of 30 years of camera work, photography education and art appreciation urging him on. He has a PhD in art history—with a concentration in photohistory—from Case Western Reserve University, and has taught art history at Northeast Ohio schools including Case, the Cleveland Institute of Art, and Cleveland State University. His artwork has been shown in exhibitions around Cleveland and has been acquired by the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Clinic, among other private collections.

Title Round Napa Valley NOW Estimated Value Range: $4,000-$6,000 Starting Bid: $2,000 Bidding increments: $250 Escape to the heart of wine country for an unforgettable weekend of indulgence and elegance in Yountville—the U.S. town with the highest Michelin stars per capita. Two fortunate guests will be utterly spoiled by your hosts: Steve Sokany (moCa Cleveland Board President) + Matt Katz and Tammy Kiely (Co-President of the San Jose Museum of Art) + Tom Kiely. Your sanctuary for three decadent nights: a private, charming Yountville cottage. Begin your journey with three exquisite bottles of wine: a 2011 Darioush Cabernet, a 2019 Round Pond Gravel Series “Secret Garden,” and a 2021 Kenzo Asuka. Savor every moment with an intimate dinner at the celebrated Bistro Jeanty (Philippe Jeanty) or the iconic Bouchon (Thomas Keller). Your days will unfold with three premier wine tasting experiences at top vineyards such as Round Pond, Kenzo, Amici Cellars, Vineyard 29, Alpha Omega, Fisher Vineyards, and/or Darioush. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the ultimate expression of American winemaking—an experience you’ll never forget. More: Napa Valley NOW *Includes ground transit from San Francisco Airport to Yountville, and car service to all tastings and dinner. Air travel and incidentals not included. Dates to be coordinated with donors. Expires June 30, 2026.

Title Round Manabu & Madison! Estimated Value Range: $2,000-$3,000 Starting Bid: $1,000 Bidding increments: $100 Last winter, Manabu Ikeda fever swept moCa, with record crowds drawn to his astonishingly intricate, awe-inspiring drawings. Over 60 days, Manabu created a monumental new work live in the gallery during his first U.S. solo exhibition. Now, you and three guests have the extraordinary opportunity to visit Manabu at his Madison, WI studio—an experience few collectors ever access. Spend time viewing works in progress, discussing his meticulous practice, and receiving a one-of-a-kind drawing created by the artist during your visit. Your art adventure continues with private, behind-the-scenes tours of the Chazen Museum of Art and the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. * More: Manabu & Madison! *Airfare, ground transit, and incidentals not included; visit to be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time.

Studio Access w/ Manabu Ikeda May 12, 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.

Getting to Know: Finnegan Shannon Getting to Know: Finnegan Shannon Artist residency Dec 2022-Dec 2023 Left: Finnegan Shannon Finnegan Shannon is a Brooklyn-based artist who makes work about access and disability cultures. Their practice prioritizes expanding accessibility within and outside of cultural institutions. Some of their recent work includes Anti-Stairs Club Lounge , an ongoing project that gathers people together who share an aversion to stairs; Alt-Text as Poetry , a collaboration with Bojana Coklyat that explores the expressive potential of image description; and Do You Want Us Here or Not , a series of benches and cushions designed for exhibition spaces that explore the need and desire to sit and rest. During this residency, Shannon and moCa Curator Lauren Leving will co-curate a group exhibition that will intervene creatively in moCa’s Lewis Gallery, opening summer 2023. Creating virtual and in-person programming, Shannon also will connect their work with a variety of audiences by designing new Creative Toolboxes, moCa’s ongoing delivery-based program where art-making materials and creative prompts are made available through community-based partners to residents in the neighborhoods around the museum. The Getting to Know Residency is generously sponsored by Margaret Cohen and Kevin Rahilly, with additional support from Char and Chuck Fowler. About the Getting To Know Residency In January 2021, moCa launched a new residency called Getting to Know, designed to support a non-local contemporary artist working in social practice in a long-form project with moCa and our community that allows for repeat engagement, extended exploration, and the development of new work. Getting to Know artists have included Chicago-based fiber artist Aram Han Sifuentes (2021-22) and Brooklyn-based Finnegan Shannon. Related Exhibition ▶ Don't mind if I do

moCa Saturday: 3D Mobile Making w/ MC2STEM Nov 16, 2024 FREE for all ages Join us at moCa for a unique design experience led by students and staff from Cleveland Metropolitan School District's MC2STEM High School as they guide you through a 3D printing workshop. Learn about 3D printing, create your own mobile masterpiece, and discover ways that design can make an impact. After your mobile is completed, you can choose to take it home or share it with a local nonprofit organization. All ages welcome. FAMILY FUN ON moCa Saturdays supported by PNC. About FREE for all ages Join us at moCa for a unique design experience led by students and staff from Cleveland Metropolitan School District's MC2STEM High School as they guide you through a 3D printing workshop. Learn about 3D printing, create your own mobile masterpiece, and discover ways that design can make an impact. After your mobile is completed, you can choose to take it home or share it with a local nonprofit organization. All ages welcome. FAMILY FUN ON moCa Saturdays supported by PNC. FREE for all ages Join us at moCa for a unique design experience led by students and staff from Cleveland Metropolitan School District's MC2STEM High School as they guide you through a 3D printing workshop. Learn about 3D printing, create your own mobile masterpiece, and discover ways that design can make an impact. After your mobile is completed, you can choose to take it home or share it with a local nonprofit organization. All ages welcome. FAMILY FUN ON moCa Saturdays supported by PNC.

Title Round Mark Mothersbaugh Untitled (My Struggle prints) , 2016 Spray paint on laser print 65 x 49 x 4 inches Estimated Value Range: $4,000 - $6,000 Starting Bid: $2,000 Bidding increments: $250 Among visitor favorite exhibitions at moCa, Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia (2016) ranks near the top. No surprise, given Mark’s hometown connection, his legendary rock status, and his exceptionally creative and unusual artistic practice which merges visual, musical, and literary art. This artwork blows up and reimagines a page from the artist’s 1978 book, My Struggle by Booji Boy , a fictitious character he often performed as with his band, Devo. Mark Mothersbaugh (b. 1950, Akron, OH) is an American artist, musician, and composer whose multifaceted creative output spans visual art, music, performance, and more. Best known for his pioneering role in the band DEVO, Mothersbaugh’s work interrogates themes of de-evolution, societal collapse, and the absurdity of contemporary life. His Untitled (My Struggle Prints) from 2016 highlights the artist’s ongoing exploration of collage, absurdism, and the dissection of American identity. The prints serve as an extension of his My Struggle series, which incorporates a vast range of visual elements, from scientific illustrations to commercial ads, reflecting the peculiar, fragmented nature of contemporary culture. More: Mark Mothersbaugh Artistic Practice Mothersbaugh’s practice is deeply rooted in both his early life experiences and his involvement with DEVO. After being diagnosed with severe nearsightedness and becoming legally blind, he began creating art as a way to compensate for his altered vision, leading to an obsession with imagery and illustrations. This early experience of "seeing the world differently" can be seen throughout his body of work, especially in his My Struggle prints. These works combine collage, photography, and his signature blend of pop culture commentary, often humorously disfiguring bodies and texts to create unsettling yet compelling visuals. The My Struggle series offers a disorienting glimpse into a world where the lines between the sacred, the absurd, and the terrifying are blurred. Notable Works and Exhibitions The My Struggle Prints are part of a broader body of work that spans multiple mediums, from mail art and postcards to music videos and stage shows. Mothersbaugh’s prolific output includes daily postcard drawings—over 25,000 of which he’s created since the 1980s. These works began as personal diaries but became a crucial aspect of his artistic identity, shared in exhibitions such as HOMEFRONT INVASION! in 2003. His photographic work, Beautiful Mutants , also demonstrates his obsession with visual symmetry and "corrected" imagery, challenging norms of representation and visual harmony. Mothersbaugh’s art has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions, including retrospectives at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver and national touring shows. His major exhibition Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia (2014) brought together a comprehensive look at his art and music, accompanied by a catalog and postcard collection titled Mark Mothersbaugh: Collected Facts & Lies (2015). These exhibitions have cemented his legacy as a significant visual artist and have provided a platform for his ongoing exploration of personal and societal mythologies. About the Artist Mothersbaugh’s work has been informed by his formative years in Akron, Ohio, and his time with DEVO. DEVO, formed after the Kent State shootings in 1970, was instrumental in shaping the band’s core philosophy of de-evolution , a theory that critiques the decline of society through the lens of pop culture, politics, and technological progress. Through the band, and in his solo works, Mothersbaugh has explored the absurdities of modern life, creating works that challenge conventional narratives about art, identity, and culture. His music compositions for films like Peewee’s Playhouse and for Wes Anderson’s films are just as integral to his artistic practice as his visual work, reflecting his ability to merge sound and image into one cohesive narrative. Selected Exhibitions and Collections Myopia Retrospective, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Denver, CO HOMEFRONT INVASION! (2003), National Tour BEAUTIFUL MUTANTS (2004), National Tour Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia (2014), Princeton Architectural Press Mark Mothersbaugh: Collected Facts & Lies (2015) Postcard Book Mark Mothersbaugh: Untitled (My Struggle Prints) , 2016 Collections: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Denver, CO; The Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY