Detroit
![Detroit , City Scape](http://images.ctfassets.net/nonm77rtn1g8/75ROAEnF50M3GTu1SrUGkp/9e3773d4e973787c74dbd390eaecde10/Detroit__Hero_Gallery_.jpg?w=1000&q=70)
Detroit
City Scape
Ten years since suffering tremendous turmoil as a result of the 2008 financial crisis and the near-collapse of the US auto industry, Detroit is experiencing a moment of immense cultural and financial rebirth. Five years out of bankruptcy, Michigan’s largest city – which was the birthplace of Motown records and given the nickname “Motor City” inspired by its deep-rooted ties to the booming auto industry of the early 20th century – is once again proving itself a flourishing capital for technology, culture and innovation.
![Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) , Exterior View](http://images.ctfassets.net/nonm77rtn1g8/1ALbXsjjIE0gEWVjclWtob/d909b3e4461d306a929238889387c856/Museum_of_Contemporary_Art_Detroit__MOCAD_.jpg?w=1000&q=70)
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD)
Exterior View
As such, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD), a non-collecting art museum located in the Detroit’s cultural center, is a must go destination for those visiting the Midwestern city. Founded my Julie Reyes Taubman in 2006, MOCAD has remained a leader in contemporary visual, literary, music and performing arts throughout Detroit’s decade of turmoil. Opening May 10th, KAWS: ALONE AGAIN will be the museum’s first solo exhibition highlighting the work of Brooklyn-based artist Brian Donnelly, known professionally as KAWS. This highly anticipated show, featuring five sculptures, a site-specific wall work and three paintings, will occupy the museum’s main exhibition space and should not be missed!
![KAWS, Alone Again, 2016](http://images.ctfassets.net/nonm77rtn1g8/1UXCvUvbDt6ti99jfnh530/e57ef9850c9fd1e644cee3baa23d1319/KAWS__ALONE_AGAIN__2016_.jpeg?w=1000&q=70)