The current show at Haverford’s Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery brings together a diverse group of activist artists who critique consumer culture, colonialism, and the exploitation of the planet. Their goal, Evan says, is to get us out of the gallery and into the world to make meaningful change.
Read MoreMatthew Rose offers a critical take on ’80s art wunderkind Julian Schnabel’s latest show in Paris, which features images of the god Shiva overlaid with the artist’s own interventions. Is this a genuine attempt at an artistic dialogue between East and West, or an unfortunate tone-deaf combination of art and religion?
Read MoreNews today of winners – Zoe Strauss gets a Guggenheim Fellowship; ten artists selected for LoLa 38 temporary public art in West Philly, plus a wonderful painting donated to Rutgers Camden, a move for iMPeRFeCT Gallery, a great May show at DaVinci, plus a couple good opportunities!
Read MoreAn exhibition at Asian Arts Initiative, organized by artist and community organizer Jaishri Abichandani, suggests that blackness is experienced by all people of color, who deal with the experience in various ways. The show’s 20 artists confront complex issues about race and ethnicity and Ilana recommends everyone see the exhibit before it closes April 21.
Read MoreWhile I chuckled at Kelley Donahue’s satirical clay figures and found the virtuoso drawing installation by Paul Santoleri a wow both for its graphic impact and its politically-charged subject-matter, it is Joanna Platt’s “Timelines” that moved me, with its simple message of connection. The idea of shared space, shared memories, and the suggestion that technology brings us together yet keeps us apart is something we all should ponder.
Read MoreCongratulations are in order for many in this week’s News Post. RACSO turns 2; AAMP turns 40. Plus, Eli LaBan is nominated for College Television Emmy, the Philadelphia Museum of Art opens its doors to show its new proposed Modern and Contemporary plans, and other great news.
Read MoreA. M. Weaver finds the group exhibit at the new Rush Arts Philadelphia (RAP) a treat and suggests we all get up there and see it. Danny Simmons is the primary curator of the exhibit and he began curating the show when he first conceived of opening RAP. The theme show involves artists working in the Southern black folk magic tradition of Hoodoo, and the show’s title references an herb called High John the Conqueror to which is ascribed magical powers.
Read MoreWorks by two painters with different sensibilities and subjects but similar color choices have a great conversation at the University City Arts League. Ilana Napoli gets in on the conversation and tells you about it in her review. The show closes today (March 24) at 5PM. Run over and see it!
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