Rejecting traditional art materials associated with Whiteness, the Newark-based artist, Adebunmi Gbadebo chose human Black hair as her primary medium. Varied locs of hair climb up a wall in her sculpture, Dada. Hair is also embedded in her prints, with images referencing her ancestry. Even though having been “uprooted,” these hair locs carry histories and memories within their … [Read more...]
Neighbors Near and Far: Ibou Ndoye Artist Reception
Ibou Ndoye’s paintings are populated with the “neighbors” of his homeland Senegal, as well as his adopted homes, Hoboken and Jersey City. They wrestle, play music, and dress in colorful garments, for example. During his recent visit to Senegal, after eighteen years of living in the United States, he rediscovered his artistic and cultural roots and expresses them through dynamic … [Read more...]
Neighbors Near and Far: Ibou Ndoye Artist Reception
Ibou Ndoye’s paintings are populated with the “neighbors” of his homeland Senegal, as well as his adopted homes, Hoboken and Jersey City. They wrestle, play music, and dress in colorful garments, for example. During his recent visit to Senegal, after eighteen years of living in the United States, he rediscovered his artistic and cultural roots and expresses them through dynamic … [Read more...]
Noche de Comedia
Ponte de moda comedy con los próximos cómics de Nueva Jersey y Nueva York. Stand-up Comedy featuring up and coming New Jersey and New York comics. ***Stand up comedy show will be performed in Spanish. … [Read more...]
The Hustle Is Real – a documentary on DJ Prestige
On January 7th, a short documentary – The Hustle is Real – was released, highlighting Jersey City's own DJ Prestige. The big focus of the documentary is a tribute to those who make a living doing what they love and being passionate about what you do. Filmmaker Thomas Draudt has made short films about artists throughout his career, and he found that the approach to … [Read more...]
Top 20 Things To Do This Weekend in Jersey City + New York City
Make plans with friends this weekend with these local events! Jersey City Thursday Poetry Slam feat. RADI January 9 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Snapdragon Coffee & Social, 190 Monticello Ave Jersey City Slam is back for its 10th seasion, this time at Snapdragon! Artist/writer RADI will be joining them for this poetry slam. She who covers civil rights, body/sex … [Read more...]
Opening Reception of **THE GIGANTIC MINIATURE SHOW**
Please join us this SATURDAY NIGHT, December 14th, from 6-10pm, for the Opening Reception of ***THE GIGANTIC MINIATURE SHOW***, featuring small (and affordable!) works by over 30 artists from Jersey City and beyond. This is our third annual holiday season art show -- there is an incredible variety of amazing small works by your favorite Deep Space artists!! As a "cash and … [Read more...]
Holiday Lights in NYC Photography Weekend Workshop
Holiday Lights in NYC Photography Weekend Workshop This course is for anyone with or without experience in photography, interested in improving their skills in digital photography using any digital camera. (Don’t forget to bring your camera! If you don’t have one, your smartphone is OK) We will explore the concept of exposure, color balance, and composition. We will also look … [Read more...]
Dylan Egon “The Great American Dream Machine” Recap
Presented by Jonathan Levine Projects
Dylan Egon was one of the first artists I interviewed on the blog. Now looking back, I was most definitely not worthy back then to be in the presence of such greatness. I am still surprised to this day that he gave me a chance and opened his doors to his incredible pad and allowed me to share his story. Dylan is probably one of my favorite people in JC. He is eccentric, … [Read more...]
Sip & Paint With TysART at 512 Quantum Sound
This is a 2hr Sip & Paint located at one Jersey Cities Newest Spots 512 Quantum Sound. It’s a great way to spend a Wednesday night with friends , coworker and family . Food and drinks available to purchase from their Menu as well as one Free drink with admission ! Music , Raffles and just and over all good time while being led by TysART to create a fun and colorful … [Read more...]
Artist Talk & Slideshow with Thomas John Carlson
ARTIST TALK & SLIDESHOW WITH THOMAS JOHN CARLSON Join us on Tuesday, November 12th, from 7-9pm at Andco in downtown Jersey City for a very special evening with exhibiting artist Thomas John Carlson. He will be giving an Artist Talk and Slideshow in the main coworking room. He will be telling us about the entire body of work that is currently on view at Deep Space … [Read more...]
Artist Talk & Slideshow with Thomas John Carlson
ARTIST TALK & SLIDESHOW WITH THOMAS JOHN CARLSON Join us on Tuesday, November 12th, from 7-9pm at Andco in downtown Jersey City for a very special evening with exhibiting artist Thomas John Carlson. He will be giving an Artist Talk and Slideshow in the main coworking room. He will be telling us about the entire body of work that is currently on view at Deep Space … [Read more...]
Top 14 things to do this weekend in Jersey City + New York City
Wind down this weekend with chill events in Jersey City and New York! Jersey City Thursday Relatable Exhibition November 7 @ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Benjamin J. Dineen III and Dennis C. Hull Gallery, 71 Sip Avenue Check out work from artists in New Jersey addressing the timeless question, “Does art imitate life or does life imitate art?” Event Details Love … [Read more...]
