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ART

ArtSpace II: Works by the pioneers of 1960s Op Art, including Julian Stanczak and Victor Vasarely, are on display April 1-30. 303 E. Maple, Birmingham; 248-258-1540, artspace2.com.

Biddle Gallery: Made in the Mitten is an ongoing multi-media exhibition of works by more than 100 Michigan artists. 2840 Biddle, Wyandotte; 734-281-4779, biddlegallery.com.

Cary Gallery: Infinite Truths, a collection of paintings, printmakings, and artist’s books by Alvey Jones, is on display through April 3. 2t66 Walnut Blvd., Rochester; 248-651-3656.

Cranbrook Academy of Art Museum: Making its North American premiere, Cape Farewell: Art & Climate Change features a collection of artists’ reactions to climate change. Through June 13. 39221 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills; 248-645-3323, cranbrookart.edu.

Detroit Institute of Arts: Featuring more than 50 black-and-white photographs, Detroit Experiences: Robert Frank Photographs, 1955 showcases rare and never-before-seen works by artist Robert Frank. Runs through July 4.
• Through African Eyes: The European in African Art, 1550-Present explores 500 years of artwork made by Africans in response to the “varied and dynamic cultural exchanges” with Europeans. Runs April 18 through Aug. 8. Admission: $8 adults; $6 seniors; $4 ages 6-17; children and members free. Wed.-Thur.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri.: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mon.-Tue. 5200 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-7900, dia.org.

Ellen Kayrod Gallery: Showcasing Detroit artists ages 60 and over, The Hannan Spring Open runs through May 7. 4750 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-1300, hannan.org.

Gallery Project: Obsession runs through April 12. 215 S. Fourth, Ann Arbor; 734-997-7012, thegalleryproject.com.

Kresge Art Museum: The MSU graduate school presents the Department of Art and Art History Master of Fine Arts exhibition. Through April 2.
• Works of undergraduate students in the Department of Art and Art History are featured in an exhibit presented by The Student Book Store beginning April 10. Through April 25. Michigan State University, East Lansing; 517-353-9834, artmuseum.msu.edu.

MOCAD (Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit): The wordy exhibit For the blind man in the dark room looking for the black cat that isn’t there explores how artists use speculation to understand the world around them. Through April 4.
• The Cranbrook Academy of Art 2010 Degree Show, featuring more than 75 works in a variety of media, opens April 18. 4454 Woodward, Detroit; 313-832-6622, mocadetroit.org.

Oakland University Art Gallery: The Art of the Artist’s Book runs through April 4. 208 Wilson Hall on campus of Oakland University, Rochester; 248-370-2100, oakland.edu/ouag.

Padzieski Art Gallery: In celebration of Michigan Glass Month, Five-Glass Artists is on display through April 25. Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan, Dearborn; 313-943-2190, DCACarts.org.

Re: View Contemporary Gallery: Sculptor and Detroit native Katie Silvio’s work is on display beginning April 17. 444 W. Willis, Unit 111, Detroit; 313-833-9000, reviewcontemporary.com.

Susanne Hilberry Gallery: Works by mixed-media artist John Corbin are on display through April 24. 700 Livernois, Ferndale; 248-541-4700, susannehilberrygallery.com.

Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery: The annual exhibit of United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child reflective children’s art, Visions of Peace, is on display beginning April 25. 33 E. Adams, Detroit; 313-963-7575, swordsintoplowsharesdetroit.com.

WSG Gallery: WSG & Family runs through April 4. 306 S. Main; Ann Arbor; 734-761-2287, wsg-art.com. 

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