Detroit’s cultural institutions are showcasing a range of art exhibits this summer, highlighting the city’s vibrant cultural scene. The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) has reopened after an eight-month renovation project, debuting four new exhibits, including a comprehensive retrospective of Olayami Dabls’ work, titled ‘Olayami Dabls: Detroit Cosmologies.’ This exhibit features Dabls’ paintings, sculptures, installations, and public works, showcasing his 45-year career.

MOCAD’s New Exhibits

In addition to Dabls’ exhibit, MOCAD is also featuring exhibits by Carole Harris, Martha Mysko, and Loris Gréaud. Harris’ exhibit, ‘This Side of The River,’ explores the history of Black people in Detroit and their connection to the Detroit River. Mysko’s exhibit, ‘Retail Therapy,’ is her first solo museum exhibition. Gréaud’s exhibit, ‘Cortical: Smoke+Mirrors,’ has already closed.

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is also featuring an exhibit, ‘Luminosity,’ which consists of over 60 artworks from present-day and late Detroit artists. The exhibit is part of the museum’s 60th-anniversary celebration and runs until July 19.

Community Engagement

The Wright Museum has also introduced ‘The Bias Inside Us,’ an interactive exhibition that explores the social science and psychology of implicit bias. The exhibit is designed to help visitors recognize and challenge their own biases, promoting a more inclusive and empathetic community.

Original reporting: BridgeDetroit — read the source article.