NYC Dance Project: Capturing the Movement

When it comes to the world of dance, collaboration seems to happen quite naturally. And for photography team Ken Browar and Deborah Ory, creators of NYC Dance Project, that is the basis of their success. Their work, which is famous for capturing the effortlessness of dancers in motion, has been featured in magazines and galleries […]

VANDAL: Inspired By The Streets

No matter how much New York has changed over the years, one way to capture the true essence of any city is through its art and cuisine. Despite what’s trending, these two concepts are valued just as much for their creativity as they are for what’s presented to the public. Honoring this very idea, and […]

The 10 Best Moments from Art Basel Miami Beach

By Abby Montanez and Victoria Keenan At the beginning of every December, artists, collectors and art lovers flock to Miami Beach for the coveted Art Basel. Featuring works and galleries from all around the world, The Miami Convention Center, where Art Basel is housed, showcases everything from installations and paintings to sculptures and photographs. There […]

Cultural Revival: Inside Mana Contemporary’s Growing Space

By Sofia Gottfried Mana Contemporary is one of Jersey City’s newest, and most vibrant, cultural gems. In just six years, Mana has stormed the art world, turning an abandoned tobacco factory into a premier contemporary arts destination. At over a million square feet, its colossal scope alone is wildly impressive. Mana Contemporary has many pieces and […]

Domingo Zapata: Falling in Love with Expression

Describing Domingo Zapata as a man of passion would no doubt be an understatement. Although, this may also be the artist’s favorite way of describing himself. Seen frequently amongst the company of A-listers such as Johnny Depp and Leonardo Dicaprio, Zapata’s lavish lifestyle has earned him almost as much attention as his Expressionist paintings, which […]

Capturing The Moment

The first thing that comes to mind when stepping into Stanley Casselman’s studio at Mana Contemporary is, “How does an economics major from Pitzer College in California end up creating beautiful abstract paintings in Jersey City?” After a brief look around, it’s clear.  Stanley Casselman was born to create. Casselman became well-known in the art […]