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    African Art Fairs Like 1:54 Are Transcending Boundaries
    Arts + Culture
    16 October 2016

    African Art Fairs Like 1:54 Are Transcending Boundaries

    Fairs like 1:54 challenge society to pursue a wider definition of “Africa” that embraces and frees the continent from its historical baggage.

    Don’t Miss MoCADA's Soul of Brooklyn Closing Party
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    17 August 2016

    Don’t Miss MoCADA's Soul of Brooklyn Closing Party

    Join us for #AFRODIESEL the closing party of MoCADA's Soul of Brooklyn Festival on August 25th.

    This Chicago Artist's Photo Series of Haute Coiffure Is on View at Brooklyn's MoCADA
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    22 June 2016

    This Chicago Artist's Photo Series of Haute Coiffure Is on View at Brooklyn's MoCADA

    Shani Crowe's 'BRAIDS' is currently on display until July 10 at the MoCADA Museum.

    Brooklyn's MoCADA to Welcome the 51st Ooni of Ife Next Week
    Events
    07 June 2016

    Brooklyn's MoCADA to Welcome the 51st Ooni of Ife Next Week

    The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, is slated to touch down in NYC for a private reception and arts forum hosted by MoCADA on Monday, June 13.

    Inside Ms. Lauryn Hill's 'Diaspora Calling!' Art Exhibition
    Arts + Culture
    19 April 2016

    Inside Ms. Lauryn Hill's 'Diaspora Calling!' Art Exhibition

    Ms. Lauryn Hill spotlights art from the African diaspora at Brooklyn's historic Kings Theatre.

    Fade To Black: On The State Of Artists Of Color At Art Basel
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    11 December 2015

    Fade To Black: On The State Of Artists Of Color At Art Basel

    Kehinde Wiley, Hank Willis Thomas, Renee Cox and more speak on the state of artists of color at Art Basel.

    Okayafrica Heads To Art Basel Miami Beach For FADE TO BLACK III
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    30 November 2015

    Okayafrica Heads To Art Basel Miami Beach For FADE TO BLACK III

    On Saturday, December 5, we're excited to join MoCADA, Donnamarie Baptiste & Dejha Carrington at Art Basel Miami Beach for FADE TO BLACK III

    Zimbabwean Artist Depicts The Rise Of A Fictitious African Leader In New Exhibition
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    26 October 2015

    Zimbabwean Artist Depicts The Rise Of A Fictitious African Leader In New Exhibition

    Kudzanai Chiurai creates inflammatory portrayals of African leaders in his photo series 'Selections From Revelations.'

    The Style & Spirituality Of Senegal's Baye Fall Mystics In Photos
    Arts + Culture
    17 June 2015

    The Style & Spirituality Of Senegal's Baye Fall Mystics In Photos

    Laylah Amatullah Barrayn's photos of the Baye Fall Sufi order of Senegal are on view in a new exhibition at MoCADA in Brooklyn.

    Six Draughtsmen Opens At MoCADA
    Arts + Culture
    26 October 2013

    Six Draughtsmen Opens At MoCADA

    The Six Draughtsmen exhibit opens at the MoCADA this weekend and runs from October 24, 2013 - January 19, 2014.

    MoCADA's Afropolitan Dreams w/ Blitz the Ambassador, Les Nubians & Chief Boima
    Events
    01 May 2013

    MoCADA's Afropolitan Dreams w/ Blitz the Ambassador, Les Nubians & Chief Boima

    Don't miss MoCADA's Afropolitan Dreams block party this Saturday with Blitz the Ambassador, Les Nubians & Chief Boima!

    MoCADA's Latest Exhibit: #NEWSFEED
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    27 November 2012

    MoCADA's Latest Exhibit: #NEWSFEED

    Interview with co-curator Nelson Nance on MoCADA Exhibit: #NEWSFEED

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