Rising painter Mario Moore’s latest solo exhibition, “Recovery”, is a thought-provoking study of an emotional walkthrough of his recent journey back to health after undergoing an awake neurological surgery. Taking place in the artist’s hometown of Detroit, at David Klein Gallery on June 30, the stirring show features works of silverpoint drawings, large-scale oil paintings on canvas and copper, and video to explore themes surrounding the treatment of black male bodies in America, in art and medicine.
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Check out the New York Times article that features my work.
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Really excited to be featured in this PBS video about the exhibitions in Detroit. Watch it until the end. Find out more here. pbs.org
I am really honored to have my work along with this piece above by Romare Bearden included in this list. Check it out. freep.com
Check out this article from the recent exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Super excited to have my work in this museum.
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Mario Moore (Photo credit: Danielle Lyle)
Detroit native Mario Moore’s “US IS THEM” exhibit at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is “challenging attendees’ perceptions on subjects surrounding politics, religion and racism, while simultaneously telling stories through traditional and non-traditional art platforms.”
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The “US IS THEM” exhibit at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts in Grand Rapids, Michigan is challenging attendees’ perceptions on subjects surrounding politics, religion and racism, while simultaneously telling stories through traditional and non-traditional art platforms.
Check out the full article that features my work along with several inspiring artists working today ivoh.org
Check out the coverage from my show by the Rapidian
Hailing from the motor city, visual artist and painter Mario Moore is an artistic force of nature. In Episode 2 of artAmerica, host Keshida Layone sits down with Mario at the prestigious Harlem School of the Arts to discuss his artistic journey and creative process.
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I really enjoyed the new direction they are taking at the Harlem School of the Arts. The new gallery is amazing. Take some time and listen to the discussion I had with HSA Visual Arts Director Jonathan Patton.
