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NMAJH presents 'Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music'
Artistry and activism
The National Museum of American Jewish History's new exhibit celebrates Leonard Bernstein's centenary and goes deep on the passions of his life and work. Pamela Forsythe reviews.
Articles
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Mütter Museum presents 'Woven Strands: The Art of Human Hair Work'
The fibers of our being
Just in time for Women’s History Month, the Mütter Museum curates a curious collection of Victorian hair art. Helen Walsh reviews.
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Delaware Art Museum presents 'Eye on Nature: Andrew Wyeth and John Ruskin'
Seeing as they saw
The Delaware Art Museum looks deeply into the work of Andrew Wyeth and John Ruskin, two seemingly disparate artists a century apart. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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AAMP's 'Went Looking for Beauty: Refashioning Self,' Photographs by Deborah Willis
More than meets the eye
The African American Museum in Philadelphia's 'Went Looking for Beauty: Refashioning Self' features the woman-centered work of photographer Deborah Willis. Pamela Forsythe reviews.
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Woodmere Art Museum's 'Charles Santore: Fifty Years of Art and Storytelling'
Illustrating his own story
The Woodmere Art Museum's 'Charles Santore: Fifty Years of Art and Storytelling' shows the illustrator's careful hand, whether depicting pop-culture icons or literary ones. Pamela Forsythe reviews.
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Library Company of Philadelphia's #GiltyPleasures: Sharing Special Collections Through Social Media
#CuratingCuriosity
The Library Company of Philadelphia's '#GiltyPleasures: Sharing Special Collections Through Social Media' shows their virtual offerings in real life. Pamela Forsythe reviews.
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New York Times' Roger Cohen confronts a Trump supporter
Belly-up for Trump
Roger Cohen of the New York Times recently confronted a Trump supporter. The confrontation was less than epic. Dan Rottenberg considers.
Editorials
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Philadelphia Museum of Art presents 'Design in Revolution: A 1960s Odyssey'
Déjà vu all over again
The Philadelphia Museum of Art gets far out with its new exhibition 'Design in Revolution: A 1960s Odyssey.' Pamela Forsythe reviews.
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4 minute read
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Institute of Contemporary Art presents 'Broadcasting: EAI at ICA'
Digital killed the video star
The Institute of Contemporary Art's 'Broadcasting: EAI at ICA' examines video art and the pop-cultural detritus that comes with it. Rob Buscher reviews.
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Institute of Contemporary Art presents ‘Tag’ and ‘Cary Leibowitz: Museum Show’ (second review)
Games (queer) people play
ICA's 'Tag: Proposals on Queer Play and the Way Forward' and 'Cary Leibowitz: Museum Show' offer many different perspectives on queer downtime, with varying degrees of success — and fun. Daniel Park reviews.
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