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October 14, 2024 by Roberta

Rebecca Rutstein’s paintings tell of life’s interconnectedness, on land, sea, and under the sea

Roberta sees the solo exhibit by Rebecca Rutstein at Bridgette Mayer Gallery and talks with the artist about the work, which is inspired by Rutstein’s 30-day voyage as artist in residence on a research vessel in the Gulf of California. The paintings are strong and energetic

October 2, 2024 by Andrea Kirsh

‘Wendel White Folding Time,’ a powerful exhibit about slavery and its aftermath, at Rowan University Art Gallery

Andrea Kirsh travels to Rowan University for Wendel White’s exhibit ‘Folding Time,’ which she calls powerful.

August 19, 2024 by Roberta

Yvonne Lung says, ‘Let’s Talk About Chinatown,’ a Velocity Fund project

In this sponsored post, Roberta speaks with two-time Velocity Fund grantee, Yvonne Lung, about her current project “Let’s Talk Aabout Chinatown,” an informational and educational project whose heart is advocacy to save Chinatown from the implantation of an unwanted basketball arena right on its doorstep.

August 19, 2024 by Pete Sparber

‘Black like that,’ interview with Curator Jova Lynne

Pete Sparber talks with former Temple Contemporary Curator Jova Lynne about the upcoming exhibit, “Black Like That: Our Lives as Living Praxis,” which will reveal under-known Black history and people in Philadelphia in order to connect their histories with the community and make these stories part of the ongoing story of Philadelphia.

August 7, 2024 by Ryan deRoche

Exploring the Legacy of Dox Thrash: A Trailblazer in Black Art and American Culture

July 30, 2024 by Roberta

Dereck Mangus (1978-2024) – an appreciation of the artist, writer and Artblog contributor

We are very sad to report that artist, writer and Artblog contributor Dereck Mangus died on July 7, 2024 at age 46.

July 19, 2024 by Cindy Stockton Moore

Matisse & Renoir, rebalancing the mix of masters at the Barnes Foundation

Cindy Stockton Moore visits the Barnes Foundation’s current exhibit, which pulls works from the collection by the two masters into new temporary exhibition spaces on the first floor, thus giving the works a different viewing and perhaps raising new interpretations – or at least reactions.

July 17, 2024 by Blaise Tobia

‘Souls Shot’ at Episcopal Cathedral, respectful and loving portraits of gunshot victims

Blaise Tobia sees an exhibit at the Episcopal Cathedral in West Philly and comments that the show is well worth seeing, “for the quality and variety of the works on display.”