This Month at Mana Contemporary: June 2023
An up-to-date listing of what's happening at Mana Contemporary Jersey City and Chicago campus’ during June 2023.
Jun 2, 2023 · 1 Minute Read 
Out of Character
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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.
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?
Open Book with Thomas Cvikota
Jun 2, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
Mana Contemporary in collaboration with Monira Foundation present the Open Book premiere of Landfall Press: Five Decades with Thomas Cvikota.
Community Talk with Rodrigo Lara
Jun 13, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT
Mana Contemporary invites artist Rodrigo Lara for a conversation about his practice and his exhibition Convictions, located on the 8th floor of Mana Contemporary Chicago.
Meet Me Halfway
Jun 16 – Jul 21
Meet Me Halfway is a captivating exhibition showcasing the talent of emerging ceramic-based artists from Chicago and Detroit, the group show features a selection of works by graduate students and recent alumni from the renowned School of The Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Cranbrook Academy of Art’s Ceramics programs. With diverse processes and styles on display, the exhibition presents a dynamic range of ceramic art, from sculptural to functional, highlighting the artistic prowess of the Midwest institutions.
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.
