Ryan takes his children to see the new AR piece by Eto Otitgbe at “The Cut” and at Asian Arts Initiative. The exhibit and project, “Invasive Species,” raises issues about urban habitats, invasive species and climate change, while allowing the viewer to imagine different realities. AAI’s annual block party and live outdoor programming happens this weekend, Sat., Oct. 7 and Sun., Oct. 8. More information and links in Ryan’s post.
Read MoreLane Speidel sees Anne Minich’s show of her iconic “head” series at Commonweal Gallery, created over the course of almost 50 years. In this poetic review, Lane says the experience of the works is utterly singular and comments, “Minich’s figures are both falling down a well and rising from it. Slipping behind the veil and pushing them aside. The inherent hubris of painting matched with the negation of idolatry.”
Read MoreOur reviewer, Corey Qureshi visits Pentimenti Gallery and comments on the exaggerated flat-land depictions by Azadeh Gholizadeh and over-the-top through the window scenes by Amy Boone-McCreesh, saying that the two-person pairing is “colorful, fun and full of ideas to pursue beyond the images themselves.” “The World Around Us is at Pentimenti until October 28, 2023.
Read MoreThis year saw leadership changes announced at several Philadelphia arts organizations – Brandywine Workshop and Archives (BWA), Association for Public Art (aPA), Fabric Workshop and Museum. After extensive searches, BWA and aPA have announced their new leaders. Read on for more. Also, a great opportunity at iMPeRFeCT gallery. I hope you’re enjoying the recent change in weather. Enjoy the news!
Read MoreBlaise Tobia and Virginia Maksymowicz visit the Art on Paper Fair in New York and report on good booth presentations by Philadelphia Galleries like Stanek, Commonweal and Bertrand Productions — and by Billy Dufala’s project curated by Nato Thompson and presented by Fleisher Ollman Gallery. Commonweal’s booth showcases drawings by Anne Minich, and the booth was a hit with Hyperallergic and the Art Newspaper. Take a little trip into the art fair with the photos and fresh commentary. You will enjoy it!
Read MoreLauren Whearty interviews members of the artist run space, Fjord, now celebrating their 10th year in operation. Members have changed through the years and so have their rented gallery space — in separate locations in the Kensington/Frenkford area.
Read MoreKatie Dillon Low has an encounter with many ideas about technology at the show ‘echo broadcast’ at Practice Gallery. The group show spans work that deals with the eco-concerns of the plastics and heavy metals in electronic devices; to our technologically addicted society’s isolation behind our screens.
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