Saint Louis Art Museum Urges Visitors to Take a Religious Leap for it's 20th Anniversary

SAINT LOUIS BEACON
By Nancy Fowler

"Paranirvana" (1999-2012) by Lewis deSoto, installed at MOCRA in 2013.

MISSOURI---An invitation to cross thresholds into unfamiliar territory is the theme as Saint Louis University’s Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA) marks two decades of existence. “Thresholds: MOCRA at 20” is a two-part exhibit reprising segments of previous shows dating back to the museum’s 1993 debut. Part One, open through Dec. 15, revisits MOCRA’s first 10 years. Works examining all religions and spiritual quests have always had a place at MOCRA. Founding director Terry Dempsey wants to continue and expand that diversity. “We’re trying to build a bridge among various faith traditions,” Dempsey said. [link]

Museum Of Contemporary Religious Art: "Thresholds: MOCRA at 20" (Part One ends Dec. 15); Saint Louis University, Saint Loius, MO; 221 N. Grand Blvd; (314) 977-7170; slu.edu/mocra