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Miami MOCA Moves Out, Leaves Collection in Limbo

August 6, 2014 by Marion Maneker

Miami MoCA New Home

The Miami Herald reports that MoCA has moved out of its North Miami building:

The new Institute of Contemporary Art will open a temporary facility in November at the Moore Building in Miami’s Design District, according to a statement from co-chairs Irma Braman and Ray Ellen Yarkin.

Still unclear: What art will be shown at the new site in Miami’s Design District. MOCA’s roughly 600-piece collection remains in storage, the subject of ongoing negotiations between the board and city.

The two sides have been working toward a settlement since attending mediation sessions in mid-June. Questions remain about how MOCA’s well-regarded permanent collection will be split and whether the “Museum of Contemporary Art” name can still be used by either institution.

The museum’s board filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the city in April, claiming its municipal landlord was failing to properly maintain the facility, provide adequate security or even pay the interim director.

MOCA board to form new entity, move out of North Miami (MiamiHerald.com)

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