Art
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Franklin Institute to Bring Back ‘The Art of the Brick’ Exhibit, the World’s Largest LEGO Display
In February, the Franklin Institute will see the return of the world’s largest display of LEGO art, by Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. “The Art of the Brick,” is a traveling exhibition and popular art collection that will showcase more than 100 creative and inspiring pieces by renowned contemporary artist, Nathan Sawaya. The exhibit…
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Center City-Based Freeman’s Merger with Chicago Competitor Creates the Largest Auction House in the United States
Two notable auction houses will merge their businesses to create a network of six salerooms and 18 regional offices across the country, writes Anthony DeMarco for Forbes. The auction houses are the Center City-based Freeman’s and Chicago-based Hindman. Executives say that under the new merger — named Freeman’s | Hindman — it will have “the…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Founder Jane Golden On the Value of Art, 2024 Plans
Jane Golden has been among the most vocal individuals in Philadelphia, advocating for access to public art, writes Allison Weiss Brady for Philadelphia Style. “I think art is like oxygen. Everybody should have it,” said Golden, executive director and founder of Mural Arts Philadelphia. With that belief, Golden also believes that art doesn’t belong just…
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Chestnut Hill’s Woodmere Art Museum Encourages Artistic Expression At a Young Age
With its free Family Art & Storytelling program, Woodmere Art Museum in Chestnut Hill has been capturing the imagination of young children, encouraging them to become artists and connoisseurs in their own right, writes David Matthau for WHYY. The program includes reading a story and looking at a work of art that may have similarities…
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Cherry Street Pier Celebrates 5 Years of Fostering Philadelphia’s Artist Community
The Cherry Street Pier was formerly a shipping dock for the United Fruit Company, but was renovated as a semi-enclosed public park with a community of on-site artists in October 2018, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. Stacked shipping containers outfitted as artist studios can be found inside, featuring glass fronts so visitors can see them…
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Could the American Flag Mural On Historic Northern Liberties Warehouse Be On the Move?
The buildings that comprise the former Philadelphia Warehousing & Cold Storage complex in Northern Liberties are being renovated. As a result, the American flag mural that was added to the building in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks may need to be repainted, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. In 2021, most of the complex…
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South Philadelphia Artist Sebastienne Mundheim Brings Her Works to Life Through the Connection Between Performer, Audience
The South Philadelphia artist Sebastienne Mundheim is not entirely sure how her creations come alive, but she knows it has a lot to do with the magic of belief, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Recently, Mundheim created puppets for Arden Theatre Company’s production of The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). On…
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For Taller Puertorriqueño Leader Nasheli Ortiz-González, Her Success And Mission is Always About the People
Despite finding success throughout her career as a fashion designer and businesswoman, Nasheli Ortiz-González has often struggled with imposter syndrome, writes Némesis Mora for Billy Penn at WHYY. When she applied for the executive director role at Taller Puertorriqueño, she was skeptical about her fit, despite friends telling her “this job is for you.” She…
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A New Mural of Phillies Legend Dick Allen is Coming to South Philly in Spring 2024
Mural Arts Philadelphia, the City of Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Phillies partnered to announce the unveiling of a new mural in South Philadelphia of Phillies great, Dick Allen. The unveiling of the mural design took place on Wednesday, December 7, 2023, which is the third anniversary of Allen’s passing. Mayor Jim Kenney played an integral…
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The Twee Studio in South Philly Creates Eco-Friendly Art Supplies For Children
The Twee Studio, a woman-owned business in South Philadelphia, is drawing up a new way for children to play, reports LeeAnne Kayati for 6abc. The maker studio specializes in creating handmade arts tools and supplies that are specially made to help children increase their grip strength and improve their motor skills while encouraging creative play…
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Germantown Native Kristen Clark Strives to Elevate Community Through Dance, Art
Kristen Clark is a lifelong dancer and strives to elevate her Germantown community through her talents, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Clark co-owns The Kinesics Dance Dynamics Theatre in Germantown, where she works as a dance instructor and leads the mission to promote and foster growth, development, and education through dance and performances. Last year,…
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“Shelter in Place,” New Stephen Burks Exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Takes Cues from Pandemic Shutdown
The “Stephen Burks: Shelter in Place” design exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art takes its cues from the early pandemic shutdown, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. Among the first item that welcomes visitors to the exhibit is a television. But this one does not simply hang on the wall. The item is “Woven TV,”…
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Guided By Inspiration and Perseverance, Philly Artist Justin Wadlington is Now a Star in the Local Creative Scene
For as long as he can remember, Justin Wadlington has been enamored with the world of art and creativity, but it took a while to transition it from a hobby to a career, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a child, Wadlington could often be found making sketches of X-Men characters and submitting…
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Climate Crisis Focus of Cross-Venue Exhibit Curated by Penn State Abington Art Instructor
Penn State Abington art instructor Julia Clift’s first venture into curation, “Seeing the Anthropocene” (StA), is open in Philadelphia as a cross-venue exhibit that thoughtfully explores the climate crisis and urgent environmental issues through works by a diverse roster of international collaborators. “Many works in the show point to the concept that we humans are part of nature rather…
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Philadelphia Artist Rebecca Rutstein Finds Inspiration Through the Natural World
For more than 20 years, Rebecca Rutstein has created paintings, sculptures, and murals inspired by her fascination with the natural world, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. During college, Rutstein discovered a fascination with geology and started dreaming about exploring the ocean. Her creativity facilitated a path toward that. “In 2015, I ended up for the…
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The Clay Studio Brings Urban Ceramics To Life in Philadelphia
In 2022, The Clay Studio moved into its new building and is sure to catch the eye of those who walk by, writes Sarah Archer for Metropolis. Located on North American Street in Olde Kensington, the new space is a result of a years-long collaborative design process between neighbors, potters, architects, and art administrators. Jennifer…
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This 2023 MacArthur Genius Grant Recipient Has Ties to Philadelphia
The 2023 MacArthur Genius Grant recipients were recently announced and Philadelphia has some representation, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition to Philadelphian Carolyn Lazard, Courtney Bryan was named as one of this year’s 20 Genius Grant recipients. “I am still taking in this awesome and life-changing news,” wrote Bryan in an Instagram…
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Philadelphia Artist Selected as a 2023 MacArthur Genius Grant Recipient
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has named its 2023 “Genius Grant Fellows” writes Thalia Beaty for Fortune. MacArthur Fellows are nominated and endorsed by their peers and communities, and each one receives an $800,000 grant to spend over five years. “The prize Is financial, but it’s also access and being part…
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