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August 17, 2021 by Logan Cryer

Zach Horn’s earnest sculpture-paintings exude joy and play

Logan Cryer takes a trip out to Reading, PA to check out Zach Horn’s exhibition ‘Cookout’ at GoggleWorks Center For the Arts. Logan is refreshed by Zach’s joyful, kitschy food paintings, and says they are full of heart.

August 16, 2021 by Jacob C Hammes

Grand Ballroom of Doom

August 13, 2021 by Ashwin Suseendran

Expand your Philly music palate this August, an event roundup

Artblog’s Community Intern, Jazz pianist and Urban Studies student Ashwin Suseendran, curates a list of 9 local music events he recommends checking out this August. There’s something for everyone on this list, from DJ sets to opera concerts. Zest up your summer before it ends- check out a new local music group!

August 12, 2021 by Ashwin Suseendran

Karen Lauria Saillant, of International Opera Theater and The Fire, believes in unity, peace, and healing through music

Artblog Community Intern Ashwin Suseendran interviews “World Percussion for Peace” event organizer Karen Lauria Saillant. Both musicians, Ashwin and Karen share a heartfelt conversation about the language of music and its healing abilities. Be on the lookout for Karen’s upcoming projects– info in this post!

August 11, 2021 by Dereck Stafford Mangus

Second Shot, a post-vaccine wander through historic Baltimore

After getting his second Covid-19 vaccine, Dereck Stafford Mangus takes a reflective walk around Baltimore and photographs the fire-damaged Domino Sugar Refinery. Despite ongoing local and global crises, Dereck is hopeful for the future.

August 6, 2021 by Beth Heinly

The 3:00 Book

August 5, 2021 by Roberta

Velocity Fund awards twelve Philadelphia projects $5,000 each for cutting edge art with communities

Now in its fourth year, The Velocity Fund, administered by Philadelphia Contemporary, continues to lead the field here in providing money to artists for experimental art projects in the community. Bravo to The Velocity Fund, and congratulations to this year’s 12 awardees!

August 4, 2021 by Andrea Kirsh

Celebrating the vast career of Raphael Montañez Ortiz, El Museo del Barrio founder

Andrea Kirsh reviews the first monograph on career of Raphael Montañez Ortiz- artist, educator, and founder of El Museo del Barrio in New York City. Andrea says that before this book was published, art historians failed to document Montañez Ortiz’s diverse, inquisitive, and dynamic career.