This Month at Mana Contemporary: April 2023
An up-to-date listing of what's happening at Mana Contemporary Jersey City and Chicago campus’ during April 2023.
Apr 3, 2023 · 3 Minute Read 
Spring Open House
Apr 30
Stop by for this month’s Open House, featuring new exhibitions, musical performances, and an opportunity to meet artists, curators, gallerists, and collectors.
Mana Fashion Services Presents: Color Theory with Pantone
Apr 30, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Following an insightful presentation on color trend forecasting with Pantone last month, Mana Fashion Services is set to bring the workshop and presentation to Mana Contemporary. Tannese Williams, Pantone’s Product Manager of fashion, home interiors, and leading expert in the world of color, is scheduled to present. This will be followed by an interactive discussion on color theory, forecasting, and trends.
Conceiving the Plan: Nuance and Intimacy in Civic Space
Visiting hours: Wed – Fri, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (and by appointment)
This exhibition, presented by Monira Foundation, features a series of post-2020 proposals by a range of international architects, considering Civic Space in contemporary terms. It asks the following questions: How can civic spaces be imbued with nuance? In what ways does such a quality persist in the city? Can one discuss intimacy in architectural terms?
In Retrospect / Bad Mirror
Part I (In Retrospect) on view through Apr 30
EFA Studios and Monira Foundation present a two-part exhibition, highlighting the breadth of contemporary practices and links between their resident artists. In Retrospect presents works relating to memory and self-reflection.
Out of Character
April 12 – Ongoing
Red Grooms
Animation drawing from Hippidrome Hardware, 1972
collage on paperOut of Character is an exhibit showcasing the evolution of identity through stylized figurative work, including animated pieces, drawings, paintings, and sculptures. Co-curated by Pierogi Gallery and Willy Hartland.
Out of Character – Greg Barsamian
April 12 – Ongoing
Greg Barsamian
Blue Shirts (2013)
Steel, motor, strobe light, urethane rubber, paint, fabricAs part of the Out of Character exhibition, Pierogi Gallery and Mana Contemporary present Greg Barsamian’s Blue Shirts (2013) and Drums (2013).
From the Feet Up – 50 Years of Beats & Sneaks
April 12 – Ongoing
Mana Contemporary and Obsessive Sneaker Disorder (OSD) present From the Feet Up, a celebration of the interlinked culture of sneakers and hip-hop on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The exhibition showcases 50 sneakers dating back to 1973, emphasizing important collaborations between commercial brands, musicians, and sports icons.
About Life
Apr 3 – 9
Visit the Jonas Mekas Cinema, tucked adjacent to his Mana Contemporary Chicago exhibit, to enjoy a special screening of films and videos from several artists that “embrace life, documented as it occurs”. The screenings are hosted in partnership with Onion City Film Festival and Monira Foundation.
Open House in Partnership with EXPO Chicago
Apr 14
Experience Jonas Mekas, Open Archives along with other exhibitions at the Chicago campus’ upcoming Open House, in partnership with EXPO Chicago.
Jonas Mekas, Open Archives presented by Monira Foundation
On view through Jan 26, 2024
Monira Foundation proudly presents Jonas Mekas, Open Archives, a year-long exhibit at Mana Contemporary Chicago featuring artifacts, items, and memorabilia from Mekas’ personal archives.
