…immigration, gentrification, and community formation. They include Building Connections (2007), Journey’s South (2011), and Heart of Baltimore Avenue (2008). The Mantua neighborhood is highlighted in the “Picturing Philadelphia” section. Mural…
Read More…match his father yet less talent, according to dad, seeks refuge in Baltimore. The Lion and the Leopard In this book, whose title names two majestic predator cats, if Peale…
Read More…in Baltimore for a number of years before his 2008 move to San Francisco–to a home his wife inherited from her grandparents. William Rhodes. This fiery stick of wood and…
Read More…a strong contemporary art scene, and proximity to Baltimore, Richmond, Philadelphia, and New York City. As an additional factor that sets the program apart, all students have the option of…
Read More…Edwards, Balls made of found objects. photo Matthew Crain. Baltimore artist Don Edwards fashions animals and “junkballs” from rescued materials bound together with string. His approach is the obvious solution…
Read MoreThe Baltimore Museum of Art recently re-installed its contemporary galleries, which include Sarah Oppenheimer’s first U.S. commission. This sounded like a good reason to plan a trip, especially since I…
Read MoreOne of Philadelphia’s newest hyper-local, contemporary art spaces is the Seeds Gallery located in West Philly at 50th and Baltimore. Since opening its doors to the public over the summer…
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