Art
The 20 Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Week
Yes, the Olympics are here. (Go, curlers!) Yes, the Super Bowl is on Sunday. But what’s happening in Philly this week? Here, a list of […]
Where to Make Your Own Pottery in and Around Philadelphia
If you’re looking for a new hobby or a fun way to pass the time, consider a pottery class. It’s a great way to broaden […]
This New Art Exhibit Shows Us That a Chair Isn’t Always Just a Chair
If your knowledge of outside-the-box furniture design starts and ends with Ikea’s iconic and ubiquitous Poäng armchair — I’m literally sitting in one as I […]
Where to Live in the Philadelphia Region if You Love the Arts
Welcome to “Where to Live if You Love …” — our series of Philly-area neighborhood guides to help you find your place. Whether you’re passionate […]
Philadelphia Is Finally Getting a New Art Museum
Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Friday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]
First Look at the “Unauthorized,” Interactive “Banksy Was Here” Exhibit
The work of elusive, anonymous street artist Banksy is coming to Philly in an immersive, multisensory exhibit featuring original works, projections, virtual reality and more […]
Philly Artist Scores Supreme Court Victory With Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Portrait
Philadelphia artist Natalie Hope McDonald creates many, many illustrations by hand. Never with a computer. Some of those illustrations are of people or places you’ve […]
A 92-Year-Old Black Urban Cowboy Walks Into a Bar …
I don’t think legendary Philly dive bar Dirty Franks is normally packed on a Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. But packed it was on a […]
Iconic Philly Jeweler Steven Lagos’s Three Favorite Artists at the Barnes
“Every time I come, I get chills.” Steven Lagos, dressed in head-to-toe-black as usual, was visiting the Barnes Foundation to reflect on his artistic inspiration […]
Tiny Room for Elephants Festival Brings Art, Music and Community to Cherry Street Pier
When Cherry Street Pier opened in 2018, it not only reactivated a long-dormant space, it also let the creative process shine with its public-facing studio […]
Where to See Art in Philly This Summer
Philly is known for its plethora of inspiring murals and public art. But it’s a destination for great art programming on the gallery walls as […]
Northern Liberties Gets a New Artistic Hub with 1040 Creative
Northern Liberties is certainly having something of a renaissance this year, seemingly opening a new business every week. And what renaissance is complete without the […]
Muralist Symone Salib on the Philly Places and Things She Can’t Live Without
You’ve likely seen muralist Symone Salib’s bright, larger-than-life work splashed on buildings throughout Philly, from Fitler Square’s purple portrait of Jill Scott to the fluorescent […]
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Philadelphia’s Van Gogh Experience Pop-Up
What is the Van Gogh Experience? The Van Gogh Experience is an immersive art exhibit all about the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh. […]
This Philly Artist Is Leaving Paintings for People in Random Places Just Because
Old City resident Megan Young wasn’t sure what to think when an oil painting turned up in the lobby of her building in June. Her […]