“Issyra Gallery, is wonderful addition to the  Hudson County  Art Scene”- The River View Observer

After several months of preparation, the Issyra Gallery situated 313 First Street in the Jefferson Trust Historical Building in Hoboken is now ready to welcome visitors.

The Sow family, a mixed family from Africa and the USA, have lived in Europe for the majority of their lives. They decided to move to Hoboken when Rebecca, Issa Sow’s wife, was asked to relocate for her career. They literally fell in love with the charm of Hoboken and therefore decided to open up a gallery in this town in order to share their passion for African art and culture.  They have a strong desire to contribute actively in Hoboken’s rich cultural life.

Their aim is to promote talented contemporary African artists in order to fight against a tendency in the art world to only value antique African art.  Indeed, the Sow family believe that this attitude stifles the growth of African Art that is in fact a “living art”.  These artists have learned their technique and style as it was passed down from generation to generation. Continue reading NEW -Issyra Gallery – The Hoboken African Art Gallery opens its doors to the public this week →