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Visual Arts

the destruction of the Bastille
Arts & Entertainment

‘It’s all about the story’: This drawing of the historic Bastille has led a historic life of its own

A sketch of the famed Paris fortress was made during its demolition by revolutionaries in 1789. Then it had a long, strange trip of its own.

2 years ago

Rue Landau tands in front of artwork
Arts & Entertainment

Philly City Hall to display artwork by former UArts students and staff

The exhibition in November is part of City Council’s response to the sudden closure of the Center City art school.

2 years ago

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Jordan Baumgarten sits in a chair with his dog
Arts & Entertainment

Kensington photography book captures a bubble of joy inside a neighborhood in crisis

The photography in “The Group for Mutual Improvement” shows a group of misfit Kensington neighbors building unlikely bonds.

2 years ago

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the University of the Arts building
Education

UArts faculty and alumni call for City Council review of school’s closure

The University of the Arts suddenly closed in June and students, teachers and others are calling for help to bring it back to life.

2 years ago

Charlie XCX's
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Lifestyle

New Music Friday on a Thursday – from “brat summer” to Sabrina Carpenter

Charlie XCX's "brat" album cover, with its bright green background and simple font, is a visual hit. On the show, we discuss new music and revisiting some oldies.

Air Date: August 8, 2024 12:00 pm

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People in the gallery
Arts & Entertainment

Barnes Foundation and St. Joe’s University launch a degree program together

The unique collaboration will leverage the Barnes’ art holdings and St. Joe’s University teaching resources.

2 years ago

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A man stands at a podium in front of a mural on a wall featuring yellow flowers and varying colors
Arts & Entertainment

Mural Arts unveils first of six youth anti-violence mural projects

The state crime and delinquency agency funded a new mural in Fitler Square. It is the first of six murals designed by children.

2 years ago

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Rachel Hsu sits by her piece
Arts & Entertainment

A sculpture that probes your sole: ‘The Weight of Our Living’ quietly arrives on the Parkway

Rachel Hsu’s “The Weight of Our Living” is the first piece in a new rotation of temporary sculptures to activate the Parkway.

2 years ago

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Kelly Shindler, the incoming executive director of the Fabric Workshop and Museum. (Constance Mensh)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s Fabric Workshop and Museum names new executive director

With experience in both curating and grant-making, Shindler is tasked with guiding the Fabric Workshop and Museum toward its 50th anniversary.

2 years ago

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Joe Baker talks about his paintings, one of which depicts his grandmother performing the last Doll Dance in the early 1900s. Baker is one of four artists from the Delaware Tribe of Indians whose work is featured in ''Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories,'' at the Michener Museum
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware study aims to revitalize state’s arts and culture with new online map to boost economy and tourism

A new study from the Delaware Arts Alliance unveils an ambitious plan to support the arts and cultural sector with a new online mapping hub.

2 years ago

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Roberto Lugp stands by a sculpture
Arts & Entertainment

A giant ginger jar rises in Kensington proclaiming, ‘We Here’

Potter Roberto Lugo installed the first of three totems to neighborhood creativity in the Mural Arts Philadelphia project.

2 years ago

A sculpture by Antonio Arroniz Castro featured in the
Arts & Entertainment

‘Shift the paradigm’: An exhibition at Philly’s Imperfect Gallery celebrates immigrant and international voices

The exhibition, which features artists with Latin American and Palestinian backgrounds, is on display through Aug. 3.

2 years ago

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Anne Ishii,
Arts & Entertainment

Anne Ishii to step down as leader of Philly’s Asian Arts Initiative

Ishii has been executive director for six years and guided the community-focused organization through the pandemic.

2 years ago

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A man looks forward at the camera while gesturing toward a painting of a woman from the 19th century
Arts & Entertainment

From ‘oops!’ to opportunity: Philly’s Seaport Museum gives historic painting to Andalusia estate

Twenty years ago, the maritime museum accidentally bought an 1815 portrait. Her story can now be told at the historic Biddle family estate.

2 years ago

Russell Smith's painting shows four people and a house on a hill near the Hudson River
Arts & Entertainment

J.D. Vance brought Appalachia into the national discourse. PAFA was already there

“Layers of Liberty” launched well before J.D. Vance became the Republican vice presidential candidate, but the exhibit still meets the moment.

2 years ago

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