http://www.whyy.org/artsandculture/index.html?rss This feature of WHYY's Arts and Culture Service presents stories about interesting destinations across the Delaware Valley. This feature of WHYY's Arts and Culture Service presents stories about interesting destinations across the Delaware Valley. en-us Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:24:42 EDT Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:24:42 EDT Copyright 2007 WHYY webmaster@whyy.org WHYY No http://www.whyy.org/artsandculture/index.html?rss ThatŐs the name of a new exhibit at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine ArtsŐ Hamilton Building. Running through September 21st, Reverberations is a cooperative venture of the Academy and Bank of America, featuring a juxtaposition of abstract expressionism and representational American art of the last 60 years. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:27:38 EDT 2:15 ThatŐs the name of a new exhibit at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine ArtsŐ Hamilton Building. Running through September 21st, Reverberations is a cooperative venture of the Academy and Bank of America, featuring a juxtaposition of abstract expressionism and representational American art of the last 60 years. http://www.whyy.org/artsandculture/movies/pafa_reverberations.mp4 http://www.whyy.org/artsandculture/index.html?rss The art world was rocked recently by the sudden death of Anne d'Harnoncourt, director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. To paraphrase one commentator's reaction: "You do not replace an Anne d'Harnoncourt." One of the greatest accomplishments of her tenure was the purchase and renovation of the nearby Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company. In its new role as the Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building, this Art Deco masterpiece gives the museum more exhibition space, as well as study centers and educational resources. Visit this stunning new addition to the museum, and watch as Anne d'Harnoncourt describes this realization of a long-held dream. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:24:42 EDT 2:40 The art world was rocked recently by the sudden death of Anne d'Harnoncourt, director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. To paraphrase one commentator's reaction: "You do not replace an Anne d'Harnoncourt." One of the greatest accomplishments of her tenure was the purchase and renovation of the nearby Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company. In its new role as the Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building, this Art Deco masterpiece gives the museum more exhibition space, as well as study centers and educational resources. Visit this stunning new addition to the museum, and watch as Anne d'Harnoncourt describes this realization of a long-held dream. http://www.whyy.org/artsandculture/movies/perelman.mp4 http://www.whyy.org/artsandculture/index.html?rss Tania Isaac believes that dance is a social platform with history and responsibility. It celebrates, communicates and occasionally agitates. A contemporary choreographer and a native of St. Lucia, Isaac's work often hints at her inspiration from folk traditions: Zouk, Quadrille, Soca/Calypso, and Reggae. Isaac's "stage picture," according to one critic, "is intelligent, voluptuous, witty, and political, all in the same breath." Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:24:42 EDT 2:45 Tania Isaac believes that dance is a social platform with history and responsibility. It celebrates, communicates and occasionally agitates. A contemporary choreographer and a native of St. Lucia, Isaac's work often hints at her inspiration from folk traditions: Zouk, Quadrille, Soca/Calypso, and Reggae. Isaac's "stage picture," according to one critic, "is intelligent, voluptuous, witty, and political, all in the same breath." http://www.whyy.org/artsandculture/movies/isaacdance.mp4