Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, Cleveland
The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MoCA) is a key institution dedicated to contemporary art in Cleveland. Founded in 1968 by Marjorie Talalay, Agnes Gund, and Nina Castelli Sundell, it is the only contemporary art venue of its kind in the Greater Cleveland area. MoCA started as The New Gallery became the Cleveland Centre for Contemporary Art in 1984, and has been the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland since 2002.
In 2012, MoCA unveiled a new building designed by the acclaimed British-Iranian architect Farshid Moussavi, along with the architectural firm Foreign Office Architects (FOA) and the American firm Westlake Reed Leskosky (WRL). The structure, a striking four-story, 34,000-square-foot six-sided building, integrates seamlessly into the surrounding Uptown neighborhood and reflects MoCA鈥檚 ethos of creativity and innovation. Moussavi's design uses reflective black stainless steel for the exterior, allowing it to mirror the surrounding plaza and environment, thus creating an ever-changing visual experience that engages visitors from all angles.
The interior of the museum defies the traditional 'white cube' gallery model, opting instead for electric blue walls and ceilings that enhance the presentation of contemporary artworks. The museum鈥檚 layout is highly flexible, utilizing movable walls, glass partitions, and a unique guillotine wall system that allows the top floor鈥檚 6,000-square-foot space to be adapted for a variety of exhibitions and events. The Kohl Family Monumental Staircase and Kohl Atrium serve as guiding features through the building, encouraging visitors to explore all four floors.
Key areas include the Gund Commons, a two-story event space with a retractable door, and the MoCa Gift Store, featuring flexible cabinetry that can be hidden for more event space. The museum鈥檚 fa莽ade, interacting with Toby鈥檚 Plaza, serves as a public 鈥渓iving room,鈥� inviting community engagement. MoCA Cleveland remains a hub for creativity, offering a space for art, public events, and cultural exchange.
In 2012, MoCA unveiled a new building designed by the acclaimed British-Iranian architect Farshid Moussavi, along with the architectural firm Foreign Office Architects (FOA) and the American firm Westlake Reed Leskosky (WRL). The structure, a striking four-story, 34,000-square-foot six-sided building, integrates seamlessly into the surrounding Uptown neighborhood and reflects MoCA鈥檚 ethos of creativity and innovation. Moussavi's design uses reflective black stainless steel for the exterior, allowing it to mirror the surrounding plaza and environment, thus creating an ever-changing visual experience that engages visitors from all angles.
The interior of the museum defies the traditional 'white cube' gallery model, opting instead for electric blue walls and ceilings that enhance the presentation of contemporary artworks. The museum鈥檚 layout is highly flexible, utilizing movable walls, glass partitions, and a unique guillotine wall system that allows the top floor鈥檚 6,000-square-foot space to be adapted for a variety of exhibitions and events. The Kohl Family Monumental Staircase and Kohl Atrium serve as guiding features through the building, encouraging visitors to explore all four floors.
Key areas include the Gund Commons, a two-story event space with a retractable door, and the MoCa Gift Store, featuring flexible cabinetry that can be hidden for more event space. The museum鈥檚 fa莽ade, interacting with Toby鈥檚 Plaza, serves as a public 鈥渓iving room,鈥� inviting community engagement. MoCA Cleveland remains a hub for creativity, offering a space for art, public events, and cultural exchange.
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Sight Name: Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
Sight Location: Cleveland, USA (See walking tours in Cleveland)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Create Your Own Walk in Cleveland
Creating your own self-guided walk in Cleveland is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Museums in Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio, boasts a rich cultural scene, with a variety of museums comprising some of the best in the American Mid-West, catering to a wide range of interests.
Among these, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MOCA) stands out as a hub for modern and contemporary art enthusiasts. MOCA features thought-provoking exhibitions, showcasing the work of both emerging and established... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Among these, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MOCA) stands out as a hub for modern and contemporary art enthusiasts. MOCA features thought-provoking exhibitions, showcasing the work of both emerging and established... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
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One of the neighborhood's central features is the Holy Rosary... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
One of the neighborhood's central features is the Holy Rosary... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
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The City of Cleveland dates back to 1796 when the Connecticut Land Company laid out the area into a township. They named the new town after their leader, General Moses Cleaveland.
With its waterfront location, the city became a major center for trade and commerce over the next few decades. When the railroad arrived in the area in the mid-19th century, the town began to evolve into a central... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
With its waterfront location, the city became a major center for trade and commerce over the next few decades. When the railroad arrived in the area in the mid-19th century, the town began to evolve into a central... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles