Art
City Doles Out Grants for a Year of Performances in Public Spaces
This afternoon, Mayor Nutter and the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) announced the first benefactors of the City’s new Performances in Public Spaces […]
These Custom Woodcut Maps of Philly Are Surprisingly Gorgeous
If the idea of wooden art calls to mind whittled bears from tree stumps or a Ron Swanson-crafted harp, think again. Emma Fried-Cassorla, the brains […]
Artist Wants to Replace Bill Cosby Statues With Humiliating Nude Sculptures of the Comedian
Rodman Edwards, an intrepid 15-year-old sculptor from Turlock, California, is on a mission to replace two statues of Bill Cosby—one on display at the Academy of Television […]
“A Carnevale of Philadelphie”
Art lovers braved the chilly weather Saturday night and celebrated the opening of “A Carnevale of Philadelphie” at E-Moderne Gallerie in Old City. It was […]
15 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Philadelphia
“200 Years of African American Art” Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) kicked off 2015 by pulling from its holdings 75 pieces of artwork by African American artists. […]
PMA Acquires New Works From Cézanne, Manet, Duchamp and More
Big news from the Philadelphia Museum of Art today: The Philadelphia Museum of Art announced today several important gifts to its collection. As a bequest […]
Mural Arts Announces Artists for “Open Source” Project
Today the Mural Arts Program announced the artists who will be participating in the new “Open Source” project, which it says is Philadelphia’s biggest site-specific […]
Philadelphia Museum of Art to Be Only U.S. Stop for Major Impressionist Exhibit
Big news in the Philly art scene this week: The Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) just announced that it will be the only U.S. city to house an upcoming […]
Philly Photographer Takes Stunning Nude Self-Portraits in Abandoned Buildings
Sarah Bloom is a 45-year-old photographer who makes her living by shooting weddings and portrait photography. But Bloom, who lives in Narberth with her 19-year-old […]
Barnes Foundation Names New Director
The Barnes Foundation has named its new director. Thom Collins comes here from Miami, where he was director of the Perez Art Museum Miami. Collins […]
On the Market: Lovely Arts & Crafts Residence in Mt. Airy
It should come as no surprise that we’ve featured an Arts & Crafts house more than once on Property since hallmarks of the movement include exposed beams, built-in bookcases, […]
Bill Cosby’s Art Collection On Display at Smithsonian
More than 60 artworks from Bill and Camille Cosby’s private art collection are now on display with pieces of African works at the Smithsonian’s National […]
THE ONE: Artist Sarah Kaizar On “Mars Show”
Local artist and Tyler School of Art grad Sarah Kaizar is showing her latest works in a solo exhibit called “Mars Show,” open now through November 30th […]
What’s Worth Seeing in November: Usher, Bob Dylan, Jerry Seinfeld, the PMA Craft Show and More
The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence November 5-23 Off-Broad Street Theater Time and time again, we’ve heard that there’s a dearth of roles for […]