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The Struggles of Modern American Youth and the Coming Together of a Generation ~ Matia Guardabascio
Modern American Youth are notoriously referred to as Generation Y or Millennials. Attempts to name and define our generation have mostly come from those who are not members of this generation. Our identity as a group, as a demographic, as a social class: it must come from within. We cannot let the world tell us who we are; we must assert our own identity. We are Modern American Youth. I call us the MAY Generation.
Discernment of Spirits by Robert Addessi at coLAB Arts
Discernment of Spirits is a collection of photographs that emphasizes the incredible variety of subjects in Addessi’s work ranging from landscapes, to portraiture, to abstraction. The images stir up feelings of warmth and nostalgia as they project the idea of a much slower and tranquil time in life.
Coming Soon: Big Fat Marker and JVP Exclusive Video! ~ Matia Guardabascio
Recently I met the band Big Fat Marker at a basement show in New Brunswick. I was so impressed by the fluidity of their sound and the chemistry between the band members that I felt obliged to say a few words about what I heard.
Coming to Grips with the Holocaust in “The Reader” ~ M. Blaha
I recently read Bernhard Schlink’s The Reader and watched the film adaptation directed by Stephen Daldry, and I found myself as conflicted as the main character and narrator, Michael Berg. The book offers more insight than the film because, since the story is told in first person narrative, it allows direct access to Michael’s thoughts.
PRESS RELEASE: New Brunswick Art Salon Open Studio
The Alfa Art Gallery invites you to join us for an evening with the exhibiting artists of the New Brunswick Art Salon, Spring’11. If you missed the opening receptions on April 22nd and May 13th, this is not only the perfect chance to see some amazing works but is also the opportunity to get an inside look on the creative process of each artist. The artists will work on their respective art pieces at the Alfa Art Gallery as well as give informative talks on their inspirations.
The Popular Capitalist View, No. 16: Where Once Was Capitalism by Carl Peter Klapper
Time was when your family could make something or buy the somethings your neighbors made, hang a sign on the front of your house and enough neighbors and visitors would walk by and step into your mom-and-pop store that you could make a decent living being a “merchant”.
Alfa Art Gallery’s New Brunswick Salon ~ Call for Artists
The Alfa Art Gallery would like to invite artists to submit work for the New Brunswick Art Salon, Fall ’11. There are two artist categories: newly emerging artists and professional artists. All submissions must be in by September 25. Artists will be notified if their work is accepted by September 30. The exhibition opening will be held on Friday, October 21.
PRESS RELEASE: Collaborative Arts April & May Art Exhibition
Collaborative Arts (coLAB Arts) is a non-profit organization located in New Brunswick, NJ, dedicated to the development and presentation of emerging local artists. coLAB Arts’ mission is to cultivate a hip, mindful, and inclusive Hub City community of artists, audiences, and critics, empowered to create inspired and inspiring art.
PRESS RELEASE: Rutgers President Falls Short On Student Demands
Today Rutgers University president Richard McCormick announced that he had not been swayed by the popular movement which seized Old Queens, the main administration building at RU, Wednesday and Thursday.
Alfa Art Gallery ~ 2011 Spring Art Salon
New Brunswick’s own Art Salon. Starts April 22nd and runs through May 12th at the Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street.
