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In collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD), the inaugural exhibition at the Shepherd will be an expansive survey of Charles McGee (1924–2021), one of Detroit’s greatest artists. The exhibition, titled “Charles McGee: Time is Now” and on view May 18 to July 20, will be curated by Jova Lynne, Artistic Director of MOCAD. Charles McGee created paintings, assemblages, sculptures, public works, and a sense of community with his artwork and teaching throughout Detroit. His enduring themes chronicled the Black experience and a love of nature that span an evolution across …