Previous Exhibitions

New Waves 2014

January 31, 2014 - April 27, 2014

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is pleased to present its annual juried exhibition, New Waves 2014. 239 artists from across Virginia submitted work and proved, yet again, that the Commonwealth contains a rich and vast array of artistic talent. This exciting exhibition demonstrates the diversity of materials and approaches that are used in contemporary art today. About the juror: Charles L. Moffett joined Sotheby’s in 2013 after spending two years working for an art advisory group with offices in Los Angeles and New York. He graduated from Occidental College with a degree in Art History in 2007 and received his Master’s Degree in Curatorial Practice from California Colleg…

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New Waves 2014 at MOCA.

Vik Muniz: poetics of perception

Jan.31, 2014 – Apr. 27, 2014

Internationally recognized for his startling use of materials, Vik Muniz creates stunning images, while investigating the history of art and of visual reproduction. By employing diverse objects such as toys, diamonds, industrial garbage, and minute magazine clippings, Muniz creates tableaus which are preserved through photographic reproduction. Attuned to the history of image-making, Muniz's complex compositions investigate the nature of visual cognition, and promise to engage and inspire. His award-winning documentary, Waste Land, will be screened during the course of the exhibition. This exhibition is organized by Virginia MOCA and guest curated by Carla Hanzal. Carla Hanzal is an indep…

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Vik Muniz. Poetics of Perception Installation View. Art © Vik Muniz / Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

Year in Review 2013

Nov 9, 2013 - Jan 31, 2014

Selections of artwork created by over 70 Studio School students and teachers. All artwork was created at MOCA in 2013. For more information on Studio School Classes, click here. …

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Year in Review 2013 at MOCA.

Jonathan Aumen at the MOCA Satellite Gallery at Towne Pavilion II

November 7, 2013 - January 28, 2014

Raised in Beijing and fresh from a residency in Kunming, China, Jonathan Aumen creates detailed views of the vast networks of buildings found there. He is concerned with the idea that manmade organizations, like cities, are a flawed reflection of more perfect systems found in nature. From a single living cell to a massive forest ecosystem, nature achieves what man attempts. The paintings serve as a beautiful message of concern as humanity tries to organize its massive population. This exhibition is organized by The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). MOCA would like to thank Jonathan Aumen and The Runnymede Corporation for their help in realizing this exhibition. Join us for a free o…

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Jonathan Aumen at the MOCA Satellite Gallery at Towne Pavilion II

Jonathan Aumen at MOCA Satellite Gallery at Towne Pavilion II.

SkillQuest 2013

October 2 to November 3, 2013

SkillQuest is a day activity program for adults with developmental disabilities run by the City of Virginia Beach. The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is delighted to partner with SkillQuest for the eighteenth year to exhibit the work of these talented artists. This year’s exhibit includes more than 200 pieces of artwork, including paintings, collages, hand-sewn items, clay sculpture and wheel-thrown pottery. …

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