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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

Clotilde Jiménez LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON I HEART + more 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. Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Talks ↓ All Events moCa NOW moCa Saturday Parties Talks This episode is hosted by DJ Hellerman. Produced by DJ Hellerman and Tom Poole. Edited by Tom Poole. Consulting Producer and Audio Engineering by Adam Zucarro. +more on the exhibition Clotilde Jiménez: Shapeshift 62 min. Episode Guest: 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. Episode Host: DJ Hellerman DJ Hellerman is the Deputy Director & Senior Curator at moCa Cleveland. A Northeast Ohio native, Hellerman holds an M.A. in Art History from Case Western Reserve University and began his career at the Progressive Art Collection. Prior to his work at moCa, he held the positions of Chief Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs at The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia, PA, Curator at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah, Georgia, Curator of Arts & Programs at the Everson Museum in Syracuse, New York, and Chief Curator and Director of Exhibitions at Burlington City Arts in Burlington, Vermont. This episode is hosted by DJ Hellerman. Produced by DJ Hellerman and Tom Poole. Edited by Tom Poole. Consulting Producer and Audio Engineering by Adam Zucarro. +more on the exhibition Clotilde Jiménez: Shapeshift This episode is hosted by DJ Hellerman. Produced by DJ Hellerman and Tom Poole. Edited by Tom Poole. Consulting Producer and Audio Engineering by Adam Zucarro. +more on the exhibition Clotilde Jiménez: Shapeshift Artist Clotilde Jiménez’s exhibition Shapeshift is at moCa Cleveland through January 4, 2026. In this podcast, Jiménez talks about the evolution of his work, the use of color in his collages (and on the set of Seinfeld ), the legacies impacting him, and the ones he wants to create moving forward. LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON I HEART WATCH ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON AMAZON

T.E.A.M. T.E.A.M. Teen Engagement Ambassadors at moCa Teen Residency The T.E.A.M. co-hort coming together to create. The T.E.A.M. program is currently on hold. For information on other ways to connect with moCa, please contact engagement@moCaCleveland.org . The Teen Engagement Ambassadors at moCa (TEAM) program brings Cleveland-area teens together to learn how museums work and give each teen agency to create new art programming for their peers. During this 8-month program, six selected participants met from 4-6PM every other Thursday. While getting to know each other, TEAM members developed their own artistic practices and dove into art interpretation.

designExplorr: Design Learning Challenge Workshop Apr 13, 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.

Title Round Qian Li Threshold #3, 2024 Ink on rice paper 29 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches Estimated Value Range: $2,500 - $3,500 Starting Bid: $1,250 Bidding increments: $250 This work was presented in Qian Li’s recent solo exhibition at Erie Art Museum, Summoning the Wind . Using dyed rice paper, the artist creates a hypnotic layering of forms that harken to essential components of nature: womb, sun, and galaxy. Li is an internationally recognized multimedia artist whose work explores the delicate balance between opposing forces—stasis and change, the private and the public, memory and lived experience. Drawing from her upbringing in a coastal village in Qingdao, China, and her life raising a biracial family in the United States, Li creates paintings, prints, videos, and installations that blend cultural perspectives and emotional depth. Her creative vision is often rooted in dream imagery, where memory and metaphor intertwine. More: Qian Li Artist Statement “My work is a visual visualization of my abstract, and sometimes hauntingly real dreams. While dreams oftentimes tend to be random, repetitive, and purposeless, they can also reflect thoughts in a colorful, more primitive and pictorial form. I see dreams as a more truthful and vivid representation—a metaphor in a reality and the study of the human psyche. My childhood years in the hospital, my traditional Chinese family environment, and that turbulent period of China all contribute to my dreams. My dreams become a desperate world, full of mental and physical pain, anxiety and restlessness, running and hiding. They are largely driven by the desire to love and to be loved, the desire for peace, and the balance of life and death.” Biography Born in Qingdao, China, Qian Li received her BFA from the Central Academy of Art and Design (now the Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University) in Beijing, and earned her MFA from UMass Dartmouth in Massachusetts. She is currently a full professor at Cleveland State University. Li works across multiple media, including painting, digital print, video, interactive installation, and mixed media. She has exhibited widely in the United States, Europe, and Asia, with exhibitions in Germany, China, Brazil, Turkey, Greece, Serbia, and beyond. Her work has been featured in numerous art publications and included in permanent collections in both the U.S. and China. Collections and Awards Li’s work is included in several permanent collections in the United States and China. She is a two-time recipient of the Individual Excellence Award and grant from the Ohio Arts Council (2008 and 2015), recognizing her artistic achievement and contributions to contemporary art. Bio: Born in Qingdao, China. Received BFA from the Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University in Beijing. MFA at UMass Dartmouth in Massachusetts. Qian is an associate professor at Cleveland State University.

News + Read more at Forbes Tuesday, August 6, 2024 By DeMarco Williams "Another area attraction that’s no one’s opening act is Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland. This beautiful building famously avoids having permanent exhibits; instead, the roster of works regularly changes throughout the year." Previous Next