Washington Heights artist's work is 'Complejo' – and drawing raves | NY Daily News
BY Michael J. Feeney A Washington Heights artist is using his work to encourage discussion about some touchy subjects in the largely Dominican upper Manhattan community – skin color, hair texture and self-esteem. And it’s become one of the most-talked about and well-attended exhibits in upper Manhattan, organizers said. M. Tony Peralta’s show – “Complejo” [...]
Palo Mamajuana Tea Announces Peralta Project Print Contest
In conjunction with the recent success of M. Tony Peralta’s current “COMPLEJO” exhibit at the NoMAA Gallery, Palo Mamajuana Tea has teamed up with The Peralta Project to offer one lucky fan the chance to win their very own autographed print from the artist himself! All you have to do to enter is head over [...]
M. Tony Peralta's Complejo Exhibit – The Recap
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) At the end of the day, art is nothing if it doesn’t inspire conversation and reflection. That, ladies and gentleman, is exactly what occurred yesterday at M. Tony Peralta’s Complejo exhibit held at the NoMAA Gallery. I took part in and overheard plenty of folks sharing their own personal stories of [...]
M. Tony Peralta Complejo Art Exhibit @ NOMAA Gallery Tomorrow
M. TONY PERALTA: COMPLEJO from República on Vimeo.
M. Tony Peralta Complejo Art Exhibit @ NOMAA Gallery on August 4th
The Sound of Art presents COMPLEJO New York artist M. Tony Peralta delves into controversial territory for his new ‘Complejo’ exhibit. NoMAA Gallery August 4th-25th, 2011 Opening Reception: Thursday, August 4th, 6-8pm Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) The Cornerstone Center 178 Bennett Avenue, 3rd Floor (at 189th St.) New York, NY 10040 212.568.4396 | info@nomaanyc.org [...]
M. Tony Peralta Complejo Art Exhibit @ NOMAA Gallery on August 4th
Complejo – M. Tony Peralta art exhibit from Ruben Henriquez on Vimeo.
The Peralta Project Unveils New Site & Collection
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Photography by Briana E. Heard There is something transcendent about witnessing firsthand an artist at the height of his artistic powers. During these periods, artists take a quantum leap forward and everything they produce is breathtakingly better than what they were creating just a short time ago. That, ladies and gentlemen, [...]
Collector's Edition of the Manhattan Times Hits the Streets
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) http://lockerz.com/s/104660277 Pick up today’s @manhattantimes, my poster design Is on the cover & the Uptown … http://tmi.me/aDlMk May 25, 2011 9:05 am via UberSocialReplyRetweetFavorite @peraltaproject M.Tony Peralta I have already heard rumors that this week’s edition of the Manhattan Times is fast becoming a scarce commodity. The reason being is that [...]
The Peralta Project's Latest Collection 'Hecho A Mano'
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) There is nothing in the world like an Uptown summer. With that said, what would an Uptown summer be without another new collection from the Peralta Project? M. Tony Peralta, the man behind the collection, has been on a tear as of late, winning the Uptown Arts Stroll poster contest recently. [...]
And The Winner Is…
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Yeah! Our boy @peraltaproject has just won the 2011 Uptown Arts Stroll contest!! Go Tony!! http://yfrog.com/h6v2lnj April 25, 2011 7:00 pm via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite @MTGloria Gloria Pazmino Kudos, are in order, to Uptown Collective co-founder M. Tony Peralta for conjuring up the winning design in this year’s Uptown Arts Stroll [...]
NOMAA Artists' Salon on Monday @ The Inwood Center
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) It’s that time of the year again. Time to vote for the 2011 Uptown Arts Stroll Poster. This time around, our very own M. Tony Peralta has a design in the running. Call me biased but I think that even though there is some stiff competition this year, Tony’s design is [...]
DR Trip Winter 2011 – The Recap
By: M.Tony Peralta (@peraltaproject) After a 5-year hiatus from the country, I returned back to the land where my parents are from, the Dominican Republic. Throughout 2010 I was toying with the idea of going back to DR. I felt the need to go back and reacquaint myself with the country. Like many first generation [...]
Postcards from Paradise
Photography by: M.Tony Peralta “I’m hundreds of miles away and I still can’t get away from the Heights. By the way, check out the hilarious misspelling of Heights.” Postcard from M.Tony Peralta on vacation in DR.
The UC Holiday Bash – The Recap
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Polaroid Photos by: M.Tony Peralta (@peraltaproject) First and foremost, I would like to thank Jose Morales for allowing the UC to inaugurate his lavish new establishment, Apt 78, with our first annual holiday party. No lie, Apt 78 is the flyest place Uptown right now – hands down. Everything about the [...]
LAST CHANCE – OFF THE MAP MARKET TOMORROW
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Attention last minute shoppers, tomorrow is your last chance to take part in the hyper-local extravaganza that is the Off the Map Market. Tomorrow’s venue is the Audubon Partnership (513 West 207th Street) and the vendors will be in the building from 3 PM to 9 PM. You can pick up [...]
LOOKING AHEAD: THE UC'S LIST OF THINGS TO DO
PROBUS FASHION NIGHT OUT Friday, September 10th Starts at 4PM – Probus 714 W. 181st St. PROBUS invites you to come and preview their New Fall 2010 Collection from brands like Timberland Boot Company, Android Homme, G-Star Raw, Diesel and so much more. Also, in Light of Fashion Night Out they will be offering everything In-Store and Online [...]
SO LONG SUMMER – THE RECAP
BY Led Black Parting is such sweet sorrow. With that said, what better way to say So Long to Summer than with a sale/shindig thrown by the Sound of Art (SOA) and the Uptown Collective at one of our favorite retail spots, Nostylgia. The gathered attendees were treated to excellent libations, fine art and good [...]
NEW T-SHIRT CAPTURES UPTOWN SENTIMENT
A lot of times when you tell non-local people you live Uptown (Washington Heights/Inwood), they either never heard of it or they give you the “I’m so sorry to hear that” look or the best one, which is the old “isn’t that in the Bronx.” We are the other Manhattan and we are proud of [...]
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