Roberta interviews artist and photographer Terrell Halsey about his project interviewing, recording and photographing Philadelphians from all over the city about how they would make their neighborhoods better. The physical manifestation of the project, the exhibit, “Call Home,” at ImPerfect Gallery, was a collaboration with Nina “Lyrispect” Ball, who added poetic prose and exhibited poetry. The interview is 33 minutes long.
Read MoreThis opportunity-filled short list that we curated for you buoys us. When the temperature drops and daylight hours are few, these opportunities point forward with generosity and light.
Read MoreAn artist’s visit to her mother’s birth place in Puerto Rico awakens her to the complexities of immigration and family – and to the dubious socio-political actions and inactions by the U.S. government in its far-flung territories. Our reviewer Andrea Kirsh is moved by the powerful collage works and double-sided quilts of Amber Robles-Gordon. The show closed Dec. 12.
Read MoreNews about Philadelphia artists shining outside of the city, along with some opportunities and Philly artists in “best of” lists.
Read MoreRegional women artists of all ages ply various media, from plaster and paint to fibers and installation, in a show that is a demonstration of women and non-binary artists’ power to create. Our reviewer Susan Isaacs says: ‘Given the particularly fraught moment we are facing now regarding… voting rights and control of women’s bodies and those with a uterus, “Fields and Formations” is an especially important statement about the creativity and commitment of women and non-binary artists. “ We encourage you to see this exhibit, up now to January 7, 2022.
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