I caught up with ASR student Gabrielle Patterson, who graduated from University of Pennsylvania a year ago with a BFA in Fine Arts, and some wizardly animation skills. After graduation, Gabrielle decided to stay in Philadelphia where she has been working part time for an educational media production company, Fabian-Baber, Inc. in Media, PA. She’s also working at the Lea school’s after-school program. And this summer, she will be teaching an animation workshop for high school students at the Brandywine Workshop.
Read MoreAnd perhaps this last is one of the most significant points the exhibition makes: despite an international interest in the commercial vernacular and the visual impact of the media, the works in the exhibition can only be truly understood within the cultures that produced them. This leaves serious viewers with the realization that the information in many of the introductory labels is insufficient background for a real understanding of the art and how it functioned in its native territory.
Read MoreBetween and among the bodies, repeated patterns emerge and tensions twist. Each human interaction—which depends on the particular people attending—can be analyzed in terms of the submission and dominance of the players.
Read MoreIt is a collection of powerful, edgy art work – they describe it as “expressive” or “passionate” figuration – by over 50 artists, some of whom have become well known, at least in certain circles, and many of whom remain unknown, marginalized, forgotten, or out of the mainstream.
Read MoreBoth scientists and humanities scholars present details of their research methods either to back up their conclusions or interpretations, or for pedagogic purposes.
Read MoreLive at the Dump, a new series of programs by our friends at RAIR (RECYCLED ARTIST IN RESIDENCY)! RAIR has two movie nights planned, Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome and Wall-E! I can’t think of better movies to watch at the recycling center.
Read MoreLevitt’s work typifies the inner world of a person utterly and easily delighted with life—the lives of others, of objects, of despondent and celebratory moments. Her photographs portray a sensitive and honest world unclouded by the politics or social mores of her time.
Read MoreCongratulations, Taller Puertorriqueno on your 20th Annual Arturo A. Schomburg Symposium! A standing room only crowd turned out for talk about Afrolatinidad identity and issues related to indigeneity, racial identity and immigration/deportation. More forthcoming in a report.
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