Visual Arts

The life of artist Romare Bearden, best known for his collage work, is chronicled by Philadelphia native Mary Schmidt Campbell.

Five thousand pictures of Philly in the 1960s and '70s were donated to Penn, without descriptions. The university is asking the internet for help.

The first photo project to show the colors of America, circa 1940, was commissioned by the U.S. government but never exhibited until now.

Artwork depicting melting glaciers and dying coral reefs is on exhibit in a Philadelphia synagogue. It centers on the concept of tikkun olam, Hebrew for “repair the world.”

The goal was to brighten the atmosphere of the 102-year old school with 100 murals throughout the building.

At Kensington High, volunteers intend to paint 100 murals reflecting the ideals of Martin Luther King Jr. and other inspiring figures.

In its ongoing push to be more contemporary, the Allentown Art Museum presents work by one of America’s most important art photographers.

Scientists discover more evidence that suggest female artisans 1,000 years ago were not as rare as previously thought.

Three American women of Taiwanese descent are cooking up the dishes of their youth. Except they're not using food. They're using plaster, paint and porcelain.

The Haddonfield Outdoor Sculpture Trust is growing a public art exhibition on the streets of Haddonfield, New Jersey.

Why the Painted Bride, a staple in Philadelphia's art community for nearly 50 years, is selling its iconic building in Old City to pursue a more nomadic vision.

The museum in Wilmington entices people to visit by waiving admission on Sundays and Thursday evenings. A corporate benefactor is helping make it possible.

From the Eagles' Superbowl victory to the opioid crisis, WHYY photographers bring 2018 into focus.

The piece engaged 80,000 passers-by who stopped specifically to look at the sculpture or ask about it over three months.

New traditions blend with old in Northern Liberties' Parade of Spirits.