Visual art
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The Philadelphia Art Museum presents Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100
Celebrating a Surrealist centennial with 70 artists
Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100 gets its only US stop at the Philadelphia Art Museum. K.A. McFadden reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
Fabric Workshop and Museum presents The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry
Art to alter the course of humanity
Moki Cherry, an interdisciplinary 20th-century Swedish-born artist whose revolutionary work has gained recognition in recent years, gets a new show at the Fabric Workshop and Museum. Aaron Pond reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
Arthur Ross Gallery presents The Postigo Express: Documenting the Basque Conflict in San Sebastián
Capturing the aftermath of fascism
Fernando Postigo Silva fled fascism in Spain to work, study, and start a family in Philadelphia, but returned to Spain for decades as a groundbreaking photojournalist. A new show spotlights his work. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
The Barnes Foundation presents Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets
Enchanting mysteries endure
An enchanting new exhibition at the Barnes exploring the weird, unsettling, and captivating world of Henri Rousseau will travel to Paris next spring. Emily Schilling reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
Woodmere Art Museum presents Peter Paone’s Snowpeople
Wintry creatures celebrate the opening of Woodmere’s new Maguire Hall
The Woodmere marks the opening of its new Maguire Hall with prolific Philly painter and printmaker Peter Paone’s Snowpeople, an arresting look at a traditionally cheery sculptural medium. K.A. McFadden reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
New research from Philly’s Mural Arts Institute proves public art has a huge civic impact
Art is an inalienable human right
An October forum for scientists, scholars, artists, and city leaders explored new insights into just how much murals affect our everyday lives. Anndee Hochman was there.
Features
6 minute read
The University of Pennsylvania presents Sam Maitin in We the People and The Mayor of the Arts
Honoring a world-famous artist who chose Philly
Two exhibitions at UPenn explore the work of Sam Maitin, which is an indelible part of our city’s social, civic, and economic fabric—whether or not we know it. Pamela J. Forsythe.
Reviews
5 minute read
Brandywine Museum of Art presents Jerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade
Everyone is worthy of a portrait
The Brandywine Museum of Art mounts its first solo presentation of emerging artist, Baltimore luminary Jerrell Gibbs, who is getting his first solo exhibition with echoes of Rockwell, Homer, and the Impressionists. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
Stamp making with your friendly neighborhood mailperson, Greg Labold
Putting a stamp on it
Mailperson and artist Greg Labold hosts a rubber stamp making workshop, and talks about his journey into a new career while rediscovering his creative work. Jimmy Viola previews.
Profiles
4 minute read
Grounds for Sculpture presents Salvador Jiménez-Flores: Raíces & Resistencias
A vital look at migration and identity in today’s America
At the Grounds for Sculpture, Salvador Jiménez-Flores explores Mexican immigrants’ present and historical journey to the US, highlighting struggle, justice, and resilience as many try to look away. McCaillaigh Rouse reviews.
Reviews
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