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August 2, 2017 by Matthew Rose

This week Matthew Rose takes us to a contemporary arts district in Vancouver called The Flats, and reviews the vibrant work of Fred Herzog and Karin Bubas. He tells us about the wonders of the Vancouver art community as he details the current exhibitions at Equinox Gallery and Monte Clark Gallery. Along the way he expounds on the current threat of condos and new construction to their neighborhood, a perilous trend that we also find here in Philadelphia.

July 30, 2017 by Michael Lieberman

The Absolute Beauty of Samuel Barber’s Works

Michael reviews the documentary film “Absolute Beauty” directed by H. Paul Moon, which details the life and work of composer Samuel Barber. The title of the film rings true for Michael who says about Barber that “his music has the special quality of unifying people during tragic times.”

July 26, 2017 by Roberta

Tiger Strikes Asteroid moves, Congratulations Kelsey Halliday Johnson, Artist and Change Residency for black artists, snapshot from Vox Populi Gallery opening, plus Opportunities at Asian Arts Initiative and High Tide, and more

Today’s news includes a move by an alternative gallery that was in the 319 N. 11th (“Vox”) building to a new home at Crane Arts, an Artist and Change residency, a picture from the temporary home of Vox Populi Gallery at 990 Spring Garden, and two exhibition opportunities.

July 20, 2017 by Andrea Kirsh

Mohamed Bourouissa, Urban Riders at the Barnes Foundation

Andrea writes an in depth and topical review of “Mohamed Bourouissa; Urban Riders” at the Barnes Foundation. The must-see exhibition features work from the Algerian artist alongside many of our very own Philadelphia artists, which together shape a project that began in 2014 in North Philadelphia when Bourouissa first visited the US.

July 19, 2017 by Matthew Rose

Jeff Ross, Outsider Collector

Creator and collector, Jeff Ross visits Paris, France where Matthew Rose interviews him about his background in art-making as well as his passion for works by self-taught artists. Born in Germany, raised in America, and now currently living in Bangkok, Thailand, Jeff has travelled the world meeting all walks of life. He shares with us his wonderful stories about how he came to meet other artists and purchase their work.

July 18, 2017 by Roberta

Curate This! launches summer issue, Moore thesis students perform, great Sarah McEneaney interview at Philly Stewards, cool West Park Fest video and great opportunities with Monument Lab!

News today includes some great opportunities and links to a good read and a good view, all from our wonderful Philadelphia scene. It’s News of our world! Get some.

July 17, 2017 by Ilana Napoli

Belkis Ayón at Museo Del Barrio

Ilana Napoli reviews the posthumous exhibition of Cuban artist, Belkis Ayón. Her large scale collography prints are like visual narratives, which Napoli writes, “touches on three important elements of Afro-Cuban (and generally Afro-Latinx) life.” There is rich content to Ayón’s body of work that Napoli highlights in a few of her favorite pieces.

July 16, 2017 by Roberta

Elsa Dorfman, in love with Polaroid and with people’s smiling faces

Roberta writes about the new Errol Morris documentary on a trailblazing portrait photographer who made her career through a couple good breaks and a strong sense of optimism that she could do it all.