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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Terry Gross hosts this multi-award-winning daily interview and features program.

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Visual Arts

Michael Gardner and his daughter, Ava, at the Fabric Workshop
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Orchestra premieres new music for a 9-year-old’s fashion show

The Fabulous Philadelphians live up to their name as they premiere a new work for a 9-year-old’s fashion show.

4 years ago

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The oldest flag in the exhibit features 13 stars in a star pattern. It is one of the earliest American flags known to survive, made between 1800 and 1825, or possibly earlier. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Historic flags unfold national pride and struggle

An exhibition of flags and documents at the Museum of the American Revolution traces the national evolution on issues of race and religion.

4 years ago

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Community

“Worn Stories” and the clothing that makes us

For many of us, the items in our closet hold meaning, memory, and stories within their seams. On this show, we explore those stories and ask what our clothing means to us.

Air Date: June 11, 2021

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Kelsey Craven, an 11th grader at West Philadelphia High School was featured in the school’s outdoor photo exhibit. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Selfies and stories: West Philly students push against isolation and tragedy with photo project

The teacher leading the project says it’s an opportunity for the school community to really see and hear each other again. "We’ve spent so much time apart."

4 years ago

Listen 2:04
A suspended stairway leads to the Williams Forum
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Philadelphia Art Museum’s new Gehry renovations: 7 things you might not know

A ghost train station, a big sustainability boost, and a new skylight above the steps.

4 years ago

A Museum of Illusions visitor strikes a pose in the vortex tunnel
Arts & Entertainment

Museum of Illusions plans fall 2021 opening in Philly

The Museum of Illusions is set to open a location at 4th and Market streets in Old City.

4 years ago

Dyymond Whipper-Young, an art teacher at Independence Charter School created a world-record-breaking drawing for the Franklin Institute's Creativitiy Exhibition. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly kids to color world’s largest drawing, made by a local artist

The Franklin Institute brings back Dyymond Whipper-Young’s record-breaking sketch so her students can color it in.

4 years ago

Preschoolers in Rwanda look at the books created for them by String Theory School students in Philadelphia. (Provided by String Theory Schools)
Education

Rwandan preschoolers receive customized picture books, designed by Philly teenagers

Rwanda lacks picture books for kids. A Philly high school design class made one just for them.

4 years ago

Reed Bmore's Sixers' street art hanging over 9th Street
Community
Billy Penn

There’s a giant Sixers logo hanging in the air, thanks to street artist Bmore Reed

The wire sculptor isn’t from Philadelphia, but he credits the city with launching his career.

4 years ago

Sam Moyer’s ''Doors for Doris'' is on display in Central Park. All three parts will come to the Philadelphia waterfront in October. (Courtesy of Philadelphia Contemporary)
Arts & Entertainment

Sculptures to sprout along the Delaware River waterfront all year

Works by Tracey Emin and Sam Moyer will launch an ongoing program to present major public artwork along Philadelphia’s waterfront.

4 years ago

Arts & Entertainment

Delaware Art Museum to reboot a major Black arts show, 50 years later

A nearly forgotten exhibition of contemporary Black artists circa 1971 will be recreated by the Delaware Art Museum.

4 years ago

Mural artist Russell Craig cuts the ribbon on the West side of Philadelphia’s Municipal Services Building at the dedication of the Crown mural on May 11, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Murals honoring Black activists now wrap the Municipal Services Building

Mural Arts Philadelphia has extended the work of artist Russell Craig across three sides of the Municipal Services Building.

4 years ago

Young girls dancing in colorful costumes at the Cherry Street Pier
Arts & Entertainment

Pennsylvania Ballet spreads its wings at the Cherry Street Pier

A collaborative dance and visual art installation at the Cherry Street Pier put the classical dance company in front of audiences again.

4 years ago

Redesigned Lenfest Hall at the Philadelphia Museum of Art West Entrance opens onto a soaring event space and new galleries. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Art Museum renovation changes the building, and perspectives

This weekend, the Philadelphia Museum of Art unveils its “Core Project,” a major renovation project four years in the making.

4 years ago

Artist Serena Saunders with her mural 'The Path' at the Bulletin Building across from 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

A West Philly artist is the latest designer to bring the old Bulletin Building into the future

Artist Serena Saunders manifested her commission to create a mural for the 3025 Market St. icon on social media.

4 years ago

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