His ideas would spread well beyond the music field however. Widely revered as an innovator in the non-standard use and “preparation” of musical instruments, indeterminacy, chance-based, and electroacoustic music, John Cage was perhaps both the most provocative and the most influential American composer of the 20th century.
This interactive and multidisciplinary exhibition explores Cage’s work and legacy, featuring works by artists that both knew and worked with him, as well as younger artists who in different ways have followed his footsteps, such as Maria Chavez, Philip Corner, Andrew Deutsch, Ann Hamilton, Christian Marclay, Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik, and Robert Rauschenberg, among many others. Support for MOCA Jacksonville is provided by the City of Jacksonville, the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the University of North Florida.Ī leading voice of the post-war avant-garde, John Cage (1912-1992) was a composer, philosopher, poet, visual artist, amateur mycologist, and longtime Buddhist practitioner, whose enormous influence throughout the arts cannot be overstated.
“Our Opening Celebration & Preview events are the perfect opportunity to experience art and community within the museum for free!”ĭon’t Blame it on ZEN: The Way of John Cage & Friends traces the work and legacy of 20 th-century composer and artist John Cage and explores his unique approach to art making that continues to live on in the work of artists today.Ī rich schedule of programming will accompany this exhibition, beginning with the Opening Celebration & Preview event on October 28.Ĭurated by Jade Dellinger, Director of the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at FSW, and organized in collaboration with the Black Mountain College Museum + Art Center, Asheville, NC, where the exhibition was first presented in September 2021. “Our team at MOCA is excited to welcome the whole community for a first look at this incredible exhibition that is both educational and interactive! Visitors will not only see and experience works by John Cage, possibly the most influential musician of the 20 th century, but also the work of his contemporaries and those he inspired.” states Caitlín Doherty, Executive Director of MOCA Jacksonville. MOCA invites all members of the community to preview the exhibition from 8 to 9 p.m.
to experience a discussion with Jade Dellinger, Director of the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at FSW, and a performance by Sean Miller performing Ben Patterson’s “Paper Piece” from John Cage’s 1969 book Notations. MOCA Jacksonville Patrons and Members are invited to arrive at 6 and 7 p.m. An Opening Celebration & Preview event will take place on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibition is on view at MOCA Jacksonville from Octothrough May 7, 2023. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - MOCA Jacksonville is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition Don’t Blame it on ZEN: The Way of John Cage & Friends. This interactive and multidisciplinary exhibition explores the enduring legacy of John Cage through works by Cage himself, as well as artists that worked with him, and his contemporary relevance through the works by younger artists who in different ways have been inspired by John Cage’s unique methodology.
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