The Journal of Art and Reviews (JAR) is a blog which features creative content by young people participating in ArtsConnection Teen Programs. With content for teens by teens, we hope to create an online space that inspires, empowers, and enlightens youth by sharing information, highlighting artists, and creating an online community in the realm of arts and culture.

Waiting to Pop

It’s a bubble.  A freaking bubble.  A circular vessel that is carried by the wind, and I think I…

Trance

In the New Museum there are two exhibitions — Brion Gysin: Dream Machine and Amy Granat: Light 3 Ways. …

Brion Gysin: Dream Machine

Art has long been manipulated and stretched to its limits by faux-enigmatic artists and their absurd creations.  Brion Gysin’s…

Step Team

As I stepped up to the Lincoln Center Fountain for the International Body Music Festival, the first signs of…

All American, All-Body Slam

Regardless of musical inclinations, everyone is born with the potential of being a human instrument, equipped with a voice…

The Human Beat

Curious crowds of onlookers joined to circle around beautifully costumed Chinese performers.  Their white makeup complemented their bright garments. …

Move for the Music

I sat looking at the platform and wondered what would be in store for me tonight.  The large, modern…

Lincoln Center Gets Physical

Some people enjoy vocal performances, others instrumental, and still others dance, but there are few venues where an audience…