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Eszter Kutas stands at Holocaust Memorial Plaza.
Community

Philly Holocaust memorial will update itself with a new mural

The Holocaust Plaza in Center City has the oldest Holocaust memorial sculpture in America. Now it is commissioning the largest mural.

3 years ago

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A view of runners running around a track.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Penn Relays, The Philadelphia Show, Philly Black Pride, and Short Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 27 - April 30: KRS One celebrates hip hop in Delaware, Penn Relays in Philly, and a Short Film Fest in South Jersey are among this weekend’s event highlights.

3 years ago

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We Fight For A Free World, a piece by Ben Shahn from 1942, focused on the violent and oppressive methods of Fascism and Nazism that can surface in any country
Arts & Entertainment

Weitzman National Museum looks to the past to examine modern struggles of inequality with special art exhibit

The exhibit looks to past examples of inequality to examine the changing relationships of Americans throughout the pandemic.

3 years ago

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A closeup of seedlings
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Earth Day, StrEAT Festival, Center City Jazz Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 20 - April 23: James Beard dinner in Del., Jazz Fest in Philly, and “Beauty and the Beast, Jr." in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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Philadanco (Kimmel Cultural Center)
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Philadanco highlights four choreographers with Moving…Beyond Forward

"Moving...Beyond Forward"performance at the Perelman Theater set to highlight the work of four choreographers who have history with Philadanco and to show where they are now.

3 years ago

A person stands in a room with curtains and pink lighting.
Arts & Entertainment

Erotic art softens up Asian Arts Initiative

Born of the pandemic, The Erotic Project book and exhibition invites visitors into radical sensuality.

3 years ago

A close-up of a painted paper maché fantastical creature.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

A new era begins for Eyes Gallery as it reopens on South Street

The Philadelphia gem, more than a half-century old, inaugurates its new location this weekend.

3 years ago

Indigenous artist Nathan Young is a member of the Delaware tribe of Indians. He returned to his ancestral homeland to create an immersive sound installation on the grounds of Pennsbury Manor, colonial estate of William PennIndigenous artist Nathan Young is a member of the Delaware tribe of Indians. He returned to his ancestral homeland to create an immersive sound installation on the grounds of Pennsybury Manor, colonial estate of William Penn
Arts & Entertainment

Pennsbury Manor whispers the noisy history of the Lenape people

Sound artist and Lenape descendant Nathan Young has installed noise and avant-garde music at William Penn’s historic estate.

3 years ago

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Cherry blossoms at Fairmount Park along Kelly Drive. (Ella Lathan/WHYY News)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Cherry Blossom Festival, Slow Art Day, Festival of Colors in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 14 - April 16: Wine & Daffodils in Del., Cherry Blossom Fest in Philly, Chicago Experience in South Jersey are among the weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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Confetti is visible in the air as people celebrate in front of a mural on a building.
Arts & Entertainment

A crane rises in Chinatown

Mural Arts Philadelphia developed a giant, iconic image on the new 21-story Crane Building that can be seen for miles.

3 years ago

Harry Bertoia with samples of his sculpture in the early 1960s; his favorite photo of himself. (Credit: Harry Bertoia Foundation)
Studio 2

Wharton Grad’s Alleged Startup Scam, Candidate Derek Green, Harry Bertoia’s Legacy

Philadelphia mayoral candidate Derek Green. Sound sculptures, a sibling rivalry, and artist Harry Bertoia’s legacy. And, an alleged financial aid startup scam of $175 million.

Air Date: April 12, 2023 12:00 pm

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Julieta Zavala poses with one of her designs currently on display at the Delaware Art Museum.
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware Art Museum highlights Latino culture in temporary exhibit

The Delaware Art Museum is exhibiting “Estampas de la Raza” to highlight the Latino community's cultures, traditions, identities, struggles, and memories.

3 years ago

Paradigm gallery is holding its first show at its new home on Third Street in Old City. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

New art gallery in Old City launches with an exhibition of Black healing

After 13 years of renting, Paradigm bought a 5-story building on 3rd St., inaugurating it with new work by Nazeer Sabree about Black healing.

3 years ago

People dressed as Easter bunnies pose for a photo.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Easter Promenade, Passover, Marc Broussard, and Paul Robeson’s birthday celebration in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 6 - April 9: Yamato in Del., Easter Promenade in Philly, and Super Sand Sculptures in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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A portrait of Gabriela Sanchez
Arts & Entertainment

New director of Philly Cultural Fund has a message for the next mayor

Theater artist Gabriela Sanchez will lead the city’s arts granting organization, and wants the next mayor to value the power of the arts.

3 years ago

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