This Month at Mana Contemporary: May 2023
An up-to-date listing of what's happening at Mana Contemporary Jersey City and Chicago campus’ during May 2023.
May 1, 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?
Community Talk with Jordan Martins
May 13, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT
Mana Contemporary invites Chicago-based visual artist, curator, educator, and musician Jordan Martins for a conversation about his practice at the Comfort Station, a multi-disciplinary art space.
Convictions
On view through Jun 1
Mana Contemporary Chicago is pleased to host Convictions in partnership with Monira Foundation. The exhibition features utilitarian sculpture, an art library, an intimate auditorium, and performance based on the creator’s grandfather’s legacy, along with works from artists who have run exhibitions or art spaces on either side of the Mexico/U.S. border.
fantásticolismo
On view through Jun 1
This exhibition features works by Janhavi Khemka, Yae Jee Min, José Santiago Perez, Roderick Sawyer, Hope Wang, and Payton Harris-Woodard, curated by Cristobal Alday. In fantásticolismo, Alday explores the relationship between visual arts and poetry by combining written prose with the artists’ works as a curatorial response.
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.
