Artblog’s Nancy Chen reviews Jenny Zhang’s newly published book, “Sour Heart,” a collection of short stories about Chinese American life and family. Born in Shanghai, China and raised in New York, while Zhang’s book is sold as fiction the stories ring true to the experience of Chinese immigrants. Nancy tells us how Zhang confronts model minority stereotypes head on in her writing style and portrayal of Chinese American families.
Read MoreIn this sponsored post, Esther Klein Gallery tells us about their upcoming exhibit, “Gut Love” by Kathy High. The show opens October 12, 2017, and runs through November 25th. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held at EKG, 3600 Market Street, on October 12th from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Read MoreChip tells us about the fever dream that is the scene that artist Nick Lenker sets for his semi-physical, virtual experience “Recreation: First Person,” which is currently on display at Moore College of Art and Design.
Read MoreMichael spent time talking with Colette Fu about her massive pop-up book, now under construction at Philadelphia Photo Art Center. There’s a lot of history in the book, including Fu’s travels in China and and a lovely Chinese folktale, which is the take off point for the artist’s installation. Michael chronicles in detail.
Read MoreIlana visited Argentina recently, where she was fortunate to run into a cosmically-focused exhibit in Buenos Aires by Tomás Saraceno, whose unique architecture and science-researched installations were a surprise and a delight.
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