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September 25, 2017 by Matt Kalasky

It seems straightforward to say “Live with Yourself,” but is it? Matt’s word play and imagery conflates issues of injury and scars with the idea of the embracing the self, warts and all.

September 20, 2017 by Matthew Rose

Liz and Gabe’s Chicago Hoofprint Studio, Portrait of Printers

In this edition of Postcard from Paris, Matthew takes us to one of his recent travel destinations in Pilsen, Chicago. He met with print-partners Liz and Gabe to discuss the ins and outs of the printshop they opened in 2012 to edition print-based work with emphasis on the collaborations between artists and professional printmakers.

September 18, 2017 by Beth Heinly

The 3:00 Book

September 12, 2017 by Center for Emerging Visual Artists

POST, Exposing the Resistive Capacity of Numbers

In this sponsored post, The Center for Emerging Visual Arts tells us about their 18th annual Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) taking place this October while highlighting the work of artist Rebecca Rutstein.

September 11, 2017 by Beth Heinly

The 3:00 Book

September 5, 2017 by Beth Heinly

The 3:00 Book

September 4, 2017 by DesignPhiladelphia

The Story of Bok Bar’s Furniture: Part 1

In part one of their mini blog-style sponsored post series, DesignPhiladelphia profiles the work of 4 designer teams who recently designed furniture for Bok Bar in South Philadelphia as part of this year’s DesignPhiladelphia Festival. Look out for part two of the story here on the Artblog on September 15.

September 4, 2017 by Matt Kalasky

Your obstacles and what to do with them

In this graphic essay, Matt Kalasky offers strong language and powerful Gothic imagery to lead us on the path to success. Are you enjoying these emotionally-charged word+art pieces like we are? The combination of positive energy and robust drawing is better than that second cup of coffee.