MCA’s Mothersbaugh exhibit extended through April

Due to the overwhelming interest of art patrons, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) is extending the exhibit Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia to April 26.

Organized by MCA Denver, this retrospective exhibition brings together the first comprehensive presentation of Mothersbaugh’s art and music to date, from the beginning of his career in the early 1970s through the present. This nationally touring exhibition coincides with the publication “Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia,” published by Princeton Architectural Press.

Though well known around the globe as a founding member of the popular band DEVO, Mothersbaugh has been a prolific artist since before the band’s inception, and continues to produce work that makes the case for his position as an important figure in contemporary culture. From his popular music to his personal artwork, Mothersbaugh’s artistic view constantly foregrounds the relationship between technology and individuality. A creative polymath moving seamlessly between art and music, he explores the interconnection between humans and machines both in his work with DEVO and throughout his career in a wide range of mediums.

“The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver has been incredibly pleased with the community feedback and visitor attendance at this truly groundbreaking and unconventional retrospective exhibition of Mark Mothersbaugh,” said Adam Lerner, director and chief animator, MCA Denver. “We wanted to provide Denver patrons, and art goers around the region, one last chance to experience this innovative and inspiring exhibition right here in the Mile High City.”

The exhibition includes documentation and music from his DEVO days; prints, drawings, paintings, sculptures, rugs, and video animations; performances; newly produced musical and sculptural installations and a life-long series of postcard-sized works, which was exhibited in its entirety for the first time at MCA Denver.

For more information about the exhibition Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia, ticketing information, special events and programming, or general museum questions, visit www.mcadenver.org.