Express Newark

2025-2026 Rhythm Changes

Location: Main Gallery, Paul Robeson Galleries, Express Newark, 54 Halsey Street 3rd Floor, Newark, NJ, 07102

On View: 01.17.26 – 07.23.26

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Inspired by historic drawing rooms—short for “withdrawing room”—this installation transforms the gallery into a contemporary space for reflection, conversation, and creative exchange. Rooted in social sculpture – art shaped through collective participation- Drawing Room bridges campus and community where the art studio meets the luxury living space.

From January through July 2026, the gallery hosts free, public programs including Thursday-evening life drawing classes (6-9PM), as well as monthly live music, performances, and hands-on-workshops. During open hours, visitors are also invited to sketch, relax, or simply settle in. Throughout the season, the gallery walls will gradually fill with drawings from  Drawing Circle, classes led by Rutgers professor and muralist Layqa Nuna Yawar, reflecting a rich multiplicity of voices and perspectives.