EXHIBITS: "I Love Mitch Hedberg" @ PhilaMOCA

POSTED: Thursday, September 29, 2011, 10:00 AM

Filed Under: Arts | Arts Events Museum

The late Mitch Hedberg is one of the most beloved comedians of all time. He had an endearingly mellow, quirky delivery and an ability to paint vivid mental pictures with fewer words than almost any comic in history. To honor his talent, the Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art has been working with a team of local artists to bring "their image of Mitch's jokes and life" to Philly.

"Our artistic tribute to Mitch is something we've been wanting to do since we first opened our doors a year ago," says PhilaMOCA artistic director Gavin Hecker. "Mitch Hedberg's comedy always brings a distinct visual image into the minds of his audience. Our artists will be representing his work in creative and inventive ways."

In addition to the exhibit of Hedberg-inspired art works, this weekend's opening exhibit will feature a few local standup comics, a screening of previously unreleased Mitch footage and refreshments provided by nearby nanobrewery Mellody Brewing.

Oct. 1-22, opening reception Sat., Oct. 1, 7 p.m., free with museum admission, 531 N. 12th St., 267-519-9651, philamoca.org.

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