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CURRENT EXHIBITION: February 5 — April 4, 2010 
For the blind man in the dark room looking for the black cat that isn't there
 For the blind man in the dark room looking for the black cat that isn’t there starts with the premise that art is not a code that needs cracking. Celebrating the experience of not-knowing and unlearning, the artists in this exhibition understand the world in speculative terms, eager to keep art separate from explanation. Embracing a spirit of curiosity, this show is dedicated to the playfulness of being in the dark. Artists: For the blind man in the dark room looking for the black cat that isn't there was organized by the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Chief Curator Anthony Huberman. Photos: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 7PM LOST LANDSCAPES OF DETROIT; an eclectic montage of rediscovered and rarely-seen archival film clips exhibiting life; cityscapes, labor and leisure from ‘vanishing Detroit’, as captured by amateurs, newsreel cameramen and industrial filmmakers from the 1920’s to the 1960’s. Lost Landscapes aims to offer Detroiters imagery of Detroit's past, free from any sense of nostalgia, in an attempt to provide subject for contemplation as the people of the city build towards a new future. Unlike most film screenings, Lost Landscapes relies on audience participation for the soundtrack – interaction with the films is encouraged, as questions are shouted out, observations are shared and mysterious locations are identified. “How we remember and record the past reveals much about how we address the future” points out archivist Rick Prelinger, who will be on hand to preface the screening with a brief talk on the value of ephemeral films, on the changing nature of historical memory, and what consequences will arise from the emerging massive matrix of personal records. Prelinger began collecting ephemeral films -- advertising, educational, industrial, and amateur works -- in 1983. In 2002, his collection of over 200,000 items was acquired by the Library of Congress; many key films are available online at the Internet Archive. In 2004 Rick and spouse Megan opened the Prelinger Library in downtown San Francisco, which includes over 60,000 pieces of print ephemera, books, periodicals, maps and zines and is open to the public. DANCE PARTY: The First New Wave dance party in celebration of the most romantic night of the year! Party it up with the one(s) you love with all-night-long party music from superstar DJ’s Frankie Bank$ and Johnny Saco. Cash bar. Please note: tickets will not be sent via mail, the purchasers name will be on a will call list at the door. READING: The preeminent Cuban poet of his generation and one of the most influential poets from Latin America, Jose Kozer, comes to MOCAD for an intimate bilingual reading of selected poems from his book Stet. Kozer will read his own works in Spanish and Detroit poet, activist and educator Marilynn Rashid will read Mark Weiss’ English translations of the same works. The readings will be followed by a brief question and answer session with Mr. Kozer. FAMILY DAY: Kids can creatively challenge their parents to see how the pieces fit together on this fun-filled Family Day with stuffed toy re-assembly, make-your-own collaged puzzles, and more crafty weirdness! All materials are provided free of charge. Museum
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