In this graphic essay, Matt Kalasky offers strong language and powerful Gothic imagery to lead us on the path to success. Are you enjoying these emotionally-charged word+art pieces like we are? The combination of positive energy and robust drawing is better than that second cup of coffee.
Read MoreMichael checks out the new Tiger Strikes Asteroid space at Crane Arts, with a guest-curated group show he calls important for dealing with serious issues of our time, such as colonialism, police brutality and eco-devastation. The show’s up through Sept. 14, 2017. Make time to go.
Read MoreA.M. Weaver takes you through the darkened space of the gallery, where video projections, some accompanied by installations, buzz, coo, and talk with you about issues that have been with us forever, involving bodies of color in a world not of their control. It’s a good read and a great show, up through Sept. 8, 2017. Catch it soon!
Read MoreNews is short and to the point today. First we are very excited for the Octavius Catto monument to go up on City Hall’s South apron. We encourage you to read the definitive biography of the early Civil Rights hero, Tasting Freedom by Dan Biddle and Murray Dubin. We correct a date that was misstated in today’s Our Picks Newsletter: Astrid Bowlby’s show at Arcadia has its opening Tuesday, Sept. 26. We’re sorry for our error. And check out the opportunity from Picasso Project.
Read MoreIn 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.
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