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Turn the Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose
Hi-Fructose magazine turned 10 years old this year. At MOCA they marked the 10th anniversary by featuring the works of 51 artists who were featured between its pages. The exhibition entitled Turn the Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose features works by artists in a variety of media, such as installation, painting, photography, sculpture and ceramics. Below are a few of my favorists:

Tim Biskup “Asylum #4” 2008 Cel-Vinyl acrylic on wooden panel on view at MOCA Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Photo by Erin K. Hylton 2016)

Mark Dean Veca “Oh Yeah” 2011 India ink and acrylic on canvas on view at MOCA Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Photo by Erin K. Hylton 2016)

Wim Delvoye “Cement Truck” 2010 Laser-cut stainless steel on view at MOCA Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Photo by Erin K. Hylton 2016)
Greenville County Museum of Art
In Greenville, SC there is a hidden gem of a museum with great exhibitions and a stunning permanent collection. My visit was full of excitement as I saw some of my favorite artists on view: John Ahearn, Sam Gilliam, Beauford Delaney, Jacob Lawrence and William H, Johnson. Must-visit place! Greenville County Museum of Art
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
In the Fall of 2015 I had the pleasure of visiting Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Highlights from my time in the Museum can be seen below:

Louise Bourgeois “Quarantania” 1947-1953, cast 1990 From an edition of 6 Painted bronze and stainless steel “I had children around my waist. This is the origin of Quarantania. I was carrying my packages.” (Photo by Erin K. Hylton 2015)

Jeffrey Gibson “What We Want, What We Need” 2014 (Found punching bag, glass beads, artificial sinew, copper jingles, nylon fringe, and steel chain) (Photo by Erin K. Hylton 2015)
Cleveland Museum of Art: Permanent Collection Highlights

“View from inside the Cleveland Museum of Art” Photo by Erin Hylton 2014
The Cleveland Museum of Art is full of interesting and dynamic spaces, which includes an Atrium and gallery spaces of varying sizes. My time within the gallery spaces included viewing Jacob Lawrence “The Toussaint L’Ouverture Series” and permanent collection.
Within this post you will find images of my favorite pieces within the Contemporary section of the Permanent Collection galleries.

Salvador Dali “The Dream” 1931 Oil on canvas Photo by Erin Hylton 2014

Dan Flavin “Untitled (To Mr. and Mrs. Giuseppe Agrati)” 1964 Rose, daylight, green, and yellow fluorescent light Photo by Erin Hylton 2014