Posts Tagged ‘Culture’
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…
Read MoreDomingo 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…
Read MoreCapturing 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…
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