
Visual Arts
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.
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Listen 1:56Historic 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.
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“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
Listen 49:15Selfies 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."
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Listen 2:04Philadelphia 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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