In this sponsored post, Esther Klein Gallery tells us about their upcoming group exhibition, “A Mesh Is Also a Snare” being presented by the Philadelphia-based artist collective Grizzly Grizzly. An opening reception will be held at 3600 Market Street in Philadelphia, on Thursday, September 7th from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Read MoreIn this sponsored post, The Center for Emerging Visual Arts tells us about their 18th annual Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) taking place this October while highlighting the work of artists Colin Keefe and Angela McQuillan.
Read MoreAndrea reviews two recently published books about art made in America over the last 70 years, and shares with us her short list of books she’s eagerly awaiting to be published. The first book she reviews analyzes and debunks common misperceptions about the work of artists from the American Indian Movement. The second book chronicles the many artists living in New York City after the Abstract Expressionist movement, which is the product of a traveling art exhibition first seen at Grey Art Gallery. Though Andrea says, this book “is valuable as considerably more than a catalog to an exhibition.”
Read MoreNews of our world features student artists, activist artists, a couple solid opportunities via Fairmount Park Conservancy and Mural Arts and a great read for you. Enjoy!
Read MoreIn 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.”
Read MoreIn this collaborative project, Matt Kalasky and Olivia Menta raise issues about communication, play, focus and perspective. Or wait, maybe it’s really just about cats.
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