Art & Culture

In a cultural moment defined by artificial intelligence, generative software, and the rapid transformation of creative industries, a bold new exhibition in New Jersey...

Speed over to your closest toy aisle and look for the Kei Swap — a new Hot Wheels car with ties to TCNJ. Designed by Matt Gabe ’05, lead packaging designer at Hot Wheels, the car is a throwback to the ’90s and was created from nearly start to finish by Gabe. A lifelong appreciator of cars, he’s had the Hot Wheels gig since 2009, designing the look of both large-scale playset packaging and individual die-cast car packages for the brand. Last fall, he was recognized as the guest of honor at the 38th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention in Los Angeles. Here, we get behind the wheel with Gabe as he talks about his toy car...

In a cultural moment defined by artificial intelligence, generative software, and the rapid transformation of creative industries, a bold new exhibition in New Jersey is making a powerful statement about the enduring force of human imagination. The multi-artist exhibition “Art (Official) Intelligence” has opened at Gallery 14C, inviting audiences into a vibrant and provocative exploration of creativity that places human expression firmly at the center of the conversation. Running through April 2, the exhibition brings together a diverse roster of artists whose work collectively challenges the assumption that algorithmic tools represent the future of artistic creation. Instead, the show celebrates the unpredictability, emotion, and intellectual depth that emerge when artists engage directly with their materials, their...