Miami MoCAAD
Interactive Oral History Murals
As we continue making steps towards the museum becoming a physical reality, the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (MoCAAD) will hold programming and exhibitions at other institutions, private and public spaces for audiences to engage and enjoy.
Miami MoCAAD will provide a visual arts platform that will include a premier art museum, sculpture park and artist in residence program that focuses on contemporary art of the African Diaspora. Miami provides the perfect opportunity for creating an arts and cultural hub that will uniquely build community, educate and foster global art exchanges.
Miami MoCAAD will provide a visual arts platform that will include a premier art museum, sculpture park and artist in residence program that focuses on contemporary art of the African Diaspora. Miami provides the perfect opportunity for creating an arts and cultural hub that will uniquely build community, educate and foster global art exchanges.
Veo Veo, I See I See, Mwen Wè Mwen Wè
Interactive Mural Project
Veo Veo, I See I See, Mwen wè Mwen wè, the first interactive mural, is located at 1021 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, the office building of the late Judge Lawson E. Thomas. Thomas was Miami-Dade County's first Black judge, who presided over the only racially segregated court system in the United States known as the "Negro Municipal Court." The mural was created by artist Anthony Reed II, known as "Mojo," and pays homage to this important place and its history.
Miami MoCAAD's second interactive mural honors the International Longshoremen Association (ILA) Local 1416, an essential part of the Overtown community since April 7, 1936. The ILA Local 1416 has historically assisted Miami's black community by providing jobs that offered a better standard of living. Along with community enrichment, the ILA Local 1416 has been a political and community advocate for civil rights.
Miami MoCAAD's second interactive mural honors the International Longshoremen Association (ILA) Local 1416, an essential part of the Overtown community since April 7, 1936. The ILA Local 1416 has historically assisted Miami's black community by providing jobs that offered a better standard of living. Along with community enrichment, the ILA Local 1416 has been a political and community advocate for civil rights.
Mural Locations
OVERtown: Our Family Tree
The Lawson E. Thomas Law Office Building, 1021 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL
Longshoremen Local 1416
International Longshoremen Association Union Building Local 1416, 816 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136
OVERtown: Our Family Tree
The Lawson E. Thomas Law Office Building, 1021 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL
Longshoremen Local 1416
International Longshoremen Association Union Building Local 1416, 816 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Special Thanks
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