MOCA Welcomes New Curator

New York’s loss is South Florida’s gain as Adeze Wilford takes over as curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA). Wilford recently served as assistant curator at The Shed, New York, where she curated “Howardena Pindell: Rope/Fire/Water,” a powerful video project that addresses white supremacy and racism in the U.S. Wilford started at The Shed when it was just a construction site and saw it evolve into a space filled with exhibitions and performances.

In her role at MOCA, Wilford will lead the curatorial department’s program of exhibitions that highlight historically under-explored artists and movements and present first museum solo exhibitions for emerging artists. She will be responsible for overseeing MOCA’s permanent collection, public art initiatives and spearhead the museum’s distinctive guest curator program.

“With Wilford’s experience in creating thought-provoking exhibitions, MOCA will continue to showcase significant work that resonates, creates conversation and is reflective of Miami’s tremendous diversity,” says Victoria Rogers, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation arts program vice president. The Knight Foundation is one of MOCA’s supporters.

Wilford joins the museum during a transformative time in its history under the leadership of Executive Director Chana Sheldon and a newly installed Board of Trustees.

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