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March 20, 2019 by Flora Ward

BalletX Spring Program plays with Cy Twombly, Memphis Jookin, and ends on high note

Flora Ward visits BalletX’s Spring Series, reviews the three pieces in the program and articulates the show’s highlights and a few shortcomings with poetic descriptors. She applauds the shadowy finale, which left her speechless. This series ended on March 17th, 2019, so make sure to catch BalletX’s Summer Season, coming up July 10-21.

October 27, 2017 by Flora Ward

Worth the Wait, Wifredo Lam at Lehigh University Art Galleries

Artblog contributor, Flora Ward reviews the first monographic exhibition of works by Wifredo Lam currently showing at the Lehigh University Art Galleries. A descendant of Cuban, Chinese and West African heritage, Lam’s artwork is often overlooked by other avant-garde painters. The exhibition marks the outcome of a steadfast commitment to bring his work to the United States, which ultimately took the Galleries over three decades.

August 21, 2017 by Flora Ward

Monumental destruction, Leah Modigliani’s lament at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

In this review, Flora takes us through details of Leah Modigliani’s project, which is based on research of two archival pieces in the 19th century sculpture collection at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The exhibit awakens ideas akin to the current debate over removing public Confederate monuments, though Flora says, “Modigliani’s critique of violence and destruction offers hope.”

June 13, 2017 by Flora Ward

Opportunities from the Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and Mural Arts, a workshop by Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, summer apprentice talks at the Fabric Workshop and Museum, and a good read from Zadie Smith

We have a couple of good artist opportunities from the Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and Mural Arts, as well as a couple of events from Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture and the Fabric Workshop and Museum. Finally, a good read from Zadie Smith in the New Yorker.

June 6, 2017 by Flora Ward

John McInerney named head of UPenn’s Sachs Art Innovation Program, American Immigrants photo project, calls for artists at Main Line Art Center and Percent for Art Program, Pearl Street opening at Asian Arts Initiative, and join us on an Art Safari

June 2, 2017 by Flora Ward

Join us June 10 for an Art Safari to Arthur Ross Gallery and Institute of Contemporary Art

Take in two great shows with the good people of Artblog on Saturday, June 10 from 2–5 pm. Free and open to everyone!

May 2, 2017 by Flora Ward

Roberto Lugo to join Tyler faculty, JSTN CLMN to show work at Whitney Biennial, opportunities at Tiger Strikes Asteroid, Delaware Contemporary, 40th St Artist in Residence, and Eastern State Penitentiary, plus Celebration of Black Arts Festival, immigration talk at the Da Vinci Art Alliance, Callowhill art and history tour with Artblog and Hidden City, performances by Tania Brugera and Ayana Evans, and RIP Vito Acconci

Loads of events and opportunities for you in today’s news post. Congratulations to Roberto Lugo for joining the faculty of Tyler School of Art, and to JSTN CLMN for having a piece of work included in the Occupy Museums installations at the Whitney Biennial. Opportunities with deadlines coming up for artist submissions to Tiger Strikes Asteroid, the Delaware Contemporary, 40th St Artist in Residence program, and Eastern State Penitentiary. Celebration of Black Arts Festival kicks off on May 1, and talk on immigration at the Da Vinci Art Alliance on May 10. Artblog toots its own horn about an upcoming May 5 tour of Callowhill and the “Vox” building with Hidden City, plus performances by Tania Bruguera and Ayana Evans, and RIP performance art legend Vito Acconci.

April 18, 2017 by Flora Ward

Congratulations PAFA alum Emily Erb, Arts Advocacy Week April 19–21, Amber Art and Design’s Charles Barbin to speak at the Da Vinci Art Alliance, Artblog’s Look/Draw/Write workshops at Taller Puertorriqueño, and a reading group at Ulises

More arts advocacy news for you today – the Philadelphia Cultural Alliance spearheads Arts Advocacy Week (April 17–21) leading up to PA Arts Advocacy Day on April 25. Also, hearty congratulations to PAFA alumna Emily Erb, recipient of this year’s Leonore Annenberg Fellowship. Finally, some tasty events – Amber Art and Design’s Charles Barbin speaks at the Da Vinci Art Alliance, Artblog offers two more Look/Draw/Write workshops at Taller Puertorriqueño and a reading/discussion group at Ulises.