MOMA Experience

Upon arriving at the MOMA I had no idea of what to expect for the day. However, once I met Steven Wheeler I knew this was not going to be a typical trip to MOMA.

            Mr. Wheeler an art registrar for the Design and Architecture Department at MOMA started by taking us on a trip behind the scenes of an installation that was happening that day. Although, the staff was not present seeing as they were at lunch this behind the scene view allowed for some interesting knowledge of how an installation takes place. One such example of this knowledge is the fact that labeled pieces of paper designed to resemble the basic forms of specific art works were placed around the room as if a map of the exhibitions layout. Also how MOMA is keeping up with the technology. The later being a similar factor of both museum The Newark Museum and MOMA, visits.

            After touring the Architecture and Design we were able to tour the rest of the museum. Specifically, focused on a tour Steven Wheeler had planned. In all it was a fascinating day that was full of information I never thought about. 

-Philip D'Martino

The Newark Museum: A day of excitement and discovery

Full of energy from the car ride and breakfast adventure in Newark, NJ; I walked into The Newark Museum with excitement and enthusiasm for exploration in a place I was visiting for the first time. After having been greeted by Pat Wessel who was full of energy herself we began our tour.

Our tour began with a brief history of the museum itself as we stood around a model of the museum, which was an artwork itself. Following this we continued our tour with a travel through the museum learning about the institution’s mission of community and education as well as the museums advancements in technology to stay current with the now technology addicted society we live in.

Traveling through the museum as if on a trip through history, beginning with African and Native American Art and continued through the museum until we ended at Contemporary Art. My classmates and I were also taken to visit the science floor of The Newark Museum where we all transformed into young children exploring every corner and full of excitement as new things were discovered.

After parting ways with Ms. Wessel we began to explore the museum on our own, which for some of us ended with a trip to the Tibetan Exhibition before exiting the museum for the day.

In all it was an exciting day that ended too soon. I cannot wait to visit The Newark Museum again. Hopefully, it will be soon. 

How to Hang Art

After the seeing the opening tonight and taking a quick look behind the pieces to see how they are hung before anyone thought I was insane. Also, I have started to think a great deal about hanging artwork with my BFA show taking place this semester. As a result of both I started to question what is the best method for hanging artwork. Is there even a "best method" or is it a matter of preference? What other ways can artwork be hung other then with a picture hook and wire? Here is what I found while looking for some of answers.

Tips:

5 Things to Know Before Hanging Artwork from realsimple.com

Hanging art at Artist, Emerging on blogspot.com

How to Hang Artwork on artvenue.com blog


Videos:

Hanging Heavy Artwork

Hanging Art - Salon Style

Galleries Outside of the Gallery

The norm for galleries these days are decent size spaces with white walls and some hipster behind a desk clicking away at a Mac. It is a contemporary version of a library, but what if artists' work did not call for a traditional gallery space  maybe it could a dark tunnel, the street or an abandoned train however it may be place it increases the audiences interaction with the installation oppose to some security telling you to back away from the work. Here are ten unusual gallery spaces.


Strange Gallery Spaces

Should Artist Become Entrepreneurs?

The reason for a gallery is to display artists' work to the masses but more importantly to seek the attention of the art collectors and buyers who dish out  large amounts of capital on some exclusive pieces. It is quite sad to say that most artist are so focused on their work that they don't truly understand the business end of things, thats why they seek out art dealers and curators. What would this do to galleries if artist took a course and figured out the business aspect and really got the true value of their work and just simply cut out the middle-man.

Artist Entrepreneurs

A Little Something About Moi

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,

My name is Michael A. Molina but my photographer alias is M.Samurai, I'm twenty-two years of age and like was mentioned before I'm a photographer. A quick history on how I came to New Jersey City University, first I was enrolled in St. Peter's College (now St. Peter's University).  I was a Communications major hopeful in becoming a "journalist". However, it was not doing anything for me so I searched for a new outlet and I came across photography. I decided new career choice new institution and NJCU was the answer and I'm glad I'm here learning more about my craft.

My style of photography has changed since I began in NJCU but I really appreciate the fine art aspect and also the commercial aspect of photography and would like to make my mark in one or the other.

Other than that I'm straight-forward, easy going and hilarious guy.

My work is up on Flickr (flickr.com/msamurai)
Vimeo: vimeo.com/msamurai
Instagram: @m_samurai
Twitter: @MSamuraiPhoto

"Self Portrait"

Real Life Ice Wonderland

"This is the magnificent outcome of a five-alarm warehouse fire in Chicago that was extinguished in freezing temperatures. Two-hundred firefighters battled the fierce fire and the water sprayed apparently froze over instantly. Real life ice wonderland!"

http://www.juxtapoz.com/Street-Art/chicago-warehouse-fire-results-in-ice-wnderland?utm_source=Army+Carpet%2C+Snow+Sculpture%2C+Iverson&utm_campaign=Jux+Eblast+Jan4+Army+Carpet&utm_medium=email

 

I wanted to share this article because these images show a design by nature, using natural elements, in a natural environment. The elements do not primarily emulate color, line, texture, form; they are fire and water under freezing temperatures. The result? A frozen sculpture of a struggle to put out a fire. This public domain changes the gallery space because it is street art, in a sense. Fire fighters took part in adding water under freezing temperatures (makes me wonder, what if painters were called plain canvas fighters, or something). Never seen anything like this before, so I was amazed. 

Easier And Cheaper To Make A Music Video

"It’s only getting easier and cheaper to make a music video these days — and all the more important, as artists compete to be heard, largely without the benefit of big pushes from major labels. For those reasons, the music video has undergone something of a mini-renaissance. Every week ARTINFO video editor Tom Chen, photo editor Micah Schmidt, and performing arts editor Nick Catucci will choose five of the most visually engaging music clips from the previous few days, presenting highlights from each in a video supercut, and a slideshow of stills that link back to the full videos." 

http://www.artinfo.com/video/blouin-artinfo-art-clips-ii


This article has a video posted through vimeo (which you can watch here: http://vimeo.com/35766766 or play below). The five visually engaging music video clips that compete to be heard are from Wilco, Matthew Dear, Nicki Minaj, Kate Bush, and Mastodon (who I have a signed record from!). Wilco, Kate Bush, and Mastodon have drawn/painted art, while Matthew Dear has a video of colors mixing together, and Nicki Minaj does a... disturbing performance. I think this article is relevant to Gallery Management because it is reviving an older form of synesthetic experience between music (hearing) and visuals (seeing). The mainstream 'gallery' of entertainment has numbed our senses to trivial videos of unrequited love, selfish wealth, intimidation, sex, sexy ladies, and powerful men. These are a series of images the public are familiar with, and may simluate in their own lives. The art in the video clips below separate the fantasy of living the lives of the rich and famous, and instead focus on the importances of the design. This brings out attention to color, mood, rhythm, balance and repetition. I think it presents a series of images to the audience that is to be viewed through a fine arts lens, and not E! entertainment news.

Meet the author: PDmartinoStudio

A student at New Jersey City University, I am seeking a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in printmaking along with certification in Arts Education. I'm currently working on a series about the hunger for fame as part of my degree progress. I plan on taking this series and developing it into a larger exhibition.

I would like to start an online art gallery, for young contemporary artists, which goal would be to provide young artists as a way to get their artwork shown and to help them gain recognition as artists.  I feel that there is a great need for this type of gallery since I would like to have my own artwork seen by more people.

 At the end of the day I am just living life, day by day, as an artist and soon to be art educator.

I can also be followed on twitter  @pdmartinostudio

Starting an Online Art Gallery

Found this on entrepreneur.com about starting an online art gallery. Although, just a basic overview of starting such a business the information provided by this article answered several questions I had about starting such a business. Featured on the site as well is numerous ideas of how artists can start their own business.

http://www.entrepreneur.com/businessideas/568.html