Forum in Form
By Esmeralda Vazquez The quiet stillness emanates from a captive audience as these pieces are observed. It is in thought that we look on and question the existence […]
Luz Peuscovich – Wigwam
By Eric Valosin Wigwam Luz Peuscovich Solo(s) Project House Newark, NJ On view through Dec. 15, 2015 Also on View at R.Jampol Project(s) (NYC) Luz Peuscovich – Thing Nov. 3 – […]
Newark Open Doors – Highlights and Shining Moments
By Eric Valosin The streets of Newark, NJ were paved with gold this past weekend. In fact, literally in some cases. The city was aglimmer with events for Newark Arts […]
Grace Graupe Pillard visits Mana Contemporary
Went out to Jersey City, NJ to MANA contemporary which is becoming a MALL of art studios and exhibitions. A lot of the art I saw was mediocre as were […]
Walking with David Helbich (including wall sex with a power station)
INTEGRATION IS AN ACT – Artistic strategies for the performativity of open space. Conceptual artist David Helbich recently guided students on a walk through Montclair State University. In the public […]
A Contrast of Space and Abstraction
Upon arrival to the LEED certified “green” building at 14 Maple Avenue in Morristown, NJ, I was greeted by the unexpected normality of an office lobby with unassuming signs inviting me […]
GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE ANNOUNCES FALL/WINTER EXHIBITION SEASON
Maru Hoeber, Flight, 2014 Hamilton, NJ — Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) will open its Fall/Winter Exhibition Season on October 25, 2015 with two powerful exhibitions in partnership with the International […]
USCO: WHEN/THEN
The USCO art collaborative has amassed an impressive body of work since the 1960s. Their resume includes culturally era-relevant works that continue to be just as provocative today. From light […]
Review: Jersey City Art and Studio Tour
The Sublime, the Ridiculous, the sick, the tired, and even the kitchen sink (somewhere I’m sure) all came together for the Jersey City Art ad Studio Tour. Although too vast […]
Contributors Wanted!
The Not What It Is team is hard at work, brainstorming! As an artist or an art lover, more than likely you read other art blogs such as Hyperallergic and […]
Opening in Morristown: Contrasting Abstractions
From morrisarts.org: On October 8, 2015 from 6-8pm, Morris Arts will host a free opening reception for the Gallery at 14 Maple’s thirteenth exhibit, entitled CONTRASTING ABSTRACTIONS. For this occasion, the Exhibition […]
Review: A River Depends on its Tributaries
By Eric Valosin WALSH GALLERY Seton Hall University 300 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ ON VIEW: Sept. 8 – Oct. 12 10 am – 12:30 pm, M-F The waters […]
Review: “Surroundings” at Index Art Center
By Esmeralda Vasquez Surroundings are ever present, and bringing them to light were the artists at Index Art Center in the show of the same name “surroundings”. The works served […]
Newark Museum: The Shape of Light, Gabriel Dawe on View
The Newark Museum presents The Shape of Light: Gabriel Dawe, featuring large-scale, site-specific installations, sculptural works and works on paper by internationally known multi-media artist Gabriel Dawe. Born and raised in Mexico City […]
