As the Museum of Creative Human Art (MOCHA), under the direction of Antwoine Washington, enters its second decade of operation, 2026 marks an exciting season of growth, expanded programming, and new opportunities for artists and communities throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond. This year also brings growth to MOCHA’s creative team. Joining the organization as gallery curator is Yana Mikho-Misho, a […]
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Lauren Pearce is a self-taught artist raised in South Florida and currently based in Cleveland. Her work is a vibrant exploration of identity, rooted deeply in her Jamaican heritage and the transformative power of nature. Drawing inspiration from the natural world and her personal journey of “unmasking,” Pearce creates layered, narrative-rich pieces that invite viewers into intimate, imagined worlds. Each […]
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If you think Lauren Pearce is having a moment—with a recent group show in New York and a solo show in London and another upcoming in Miami—then you haven’t been paying attention. I first became aware of her work at the Cleveland Flea in 2017. There the Florida transplant sold original works of art and prints infused with pop-inspired color and […]
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