Vox Populi; We’re working on it, Andrew Suggs, ed. (Vox Populi Gallery, Philadelphia) ISBN 978-0-615-31338-2 The art scene in Philadelphia is marked by an expanding community of artists, artists’ collectives and artist-run organizations, galleries, publications and events. Word gets out, but proper documentation is important for an accurate picture and for the future. In a [...]
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This week’s Weekly has my review of Vox Populi’s December shows. Below is the copy with some pictures and added words. See Libby’s post for more about the show. Vox Populi’s December members’ show is a conceptual outing that—with the exception of Amy Adams’ sparse but evocative “Our Boat That Is Made of Flowers”—is totally [...]
By libby | December 11, 2008
Here’s some of what we saw Friday night, cut short by the Mayor’s town hall meeting for the arts (see post). Amy Adams, Our Boat That Is Made Of Flowers pair of portraits of the bride and groom You may have missed the news of Amy Adams recent marriage, but she’s letting the world know [...]
No this is not a basketball post. But there are many good art events to choose from this weekend–in addition to the Photo Booth at Space 1026 on Saturday afternoon (see post) here are a couple events that sound like fun. If you’re like me you’ve been back to ICA once or twice since the [...]
By libby | October 15, 2006
(This is part 2 of a two-part interview with artist Amy Adams. Part I is here). detail, undead, by Amy Adams Libby: The other day, I heard Frank Bramblett talk about how his paintings are things with an existence of their own, things that reference that real world but aren’t pretending to be other than [...]
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By libby | October 14, 2006
undead, by Amy Adams, and First Friday art lovers I’ve seen three solo shows by Amy Adams at Vox Populi. The first show of hers and the current one blew me away. Adams, 33, is the executive director at Vox, a woman who appears to have unlimited energy. That energy comes out in her work—an [...]
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By libby | October 11, 2006
Caitlin the intern took the East side and I took the West side of First Friday–hitting the Fabric Workshop and Museum, Vox Populi, Space 1026 and Black Floor. There was lots to look at, lots to ponder–and lots to love. Paul Chan and the Fabric Workshop Paul Chan’s 1st Light (I don’t know how to [...]
