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(10/09/18 12:00pm)
There’s more that University City can claim than being home to—well, universities. Located right on 36th and Walnut at the heart of Penn’s campus is the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the second largest performing arts venue in Philadelphia after the Kimmel Center. Here, the world of theater, music, and dance from across the globe gather—whether that’s at a world premiere of a play or at a show put on by a performing arts group on campus. So what exactly is it?
(10/03/18 12:00pm)
Alexis Masino’s (C '20) Tinder profile may cause many swipers to do a double take. “Hi,” it reads. “I am here for a photo project, and a photo project only[...] **I will be in my underwear for the sake of the project.”
(10/23/18 12:00pm)
In the Class of 1942 Garden right next to the Kelly Writers House hangs ten photos, each with a quote from the figures captured. Some on the street, some by their home front entries, some next to Philly landmarks. This is the Las voces de María Gallery, telling the story of Puerto Rican families who came to Philadelphia after Hurricane Maria raked over their home island.
(10/01/18 12:00pm)
Walking inside Adrienne Theater in Center City, the first sight is unlike anything I had expected. On September 28th, Le Chapeau Project held their one–day exhibition titled “Shitholes” in celebration of all of the beautiful artwork coming from countries famously described by President Trump as “shitholes.”
(10/02/18 12:00pm)
Everyday, there’s the constant wrestle between us and our power and privilege. In a day of this age, politics has become increasingly partisan and basic rights have become topics of debate, rather than given assumptions. Power structures are seen as the rule of the law, rather than merely figments of cultural imagination. The confrontation with such structures is difficult, but it is precisely this confrontation that Undergraduate Fine Arts Chair, Professor Matt Neff tries to explore in his art—specifically, negotiations of power and privilege on race, gender, and class.
(09/30/18 11:00am)
The stairs sag under a film of sawdust on the way up to the warehouse’s second floor. On another night, the place might be deserted. But on Wednesday, September 26, it's the Philadelphia equivalent of a Bushwick art party, with local hipsters and families mingling with street artists whose work found shelter in this temporary warehouse. Entering the room, it's impossible to miss the greeter from Indivisible.
(10/01/18 12:00pm)
Whether you’re looking for professional art supplies, decorating your room, in need of material for an art project (because CVS just does not sell construction paper), or scouring for material for Big/Little reveals, you’ll likely find yourself needing to restock on art supplies at some point during the semester. Not to worry—the options are out there. Here are four stores, depending on your needs, to go to:
(10/04/18 12:00pm)
If you’ve ever eaten at Hill or dined at New College House, then this might strike you as a scene of déjà vu. A winding brick path snakes, lined with granite benches and black cast–iron lamp posts, too often outshined by the lure of a hot meal to leave a distinct impression.
(09/24/18 12:00pm)
It happened again. I closed another one of Haruki Murakami’s books, leaving the world of UFOs, talking cats, and patricides in a trance. Though, to be honest, I was a little unsatisfied with the loose ending, though that’s more likely a function of my personal preference for a tight, happy finish than it was a bad ending. It was Kafka on the Shore this time. Published in 2002, the novel ranked among The New York Times' “The 10 Best Books of 2005.” And rightfully so.
(09/30/18 12:00pm)
Through March 17 of next year, three Penn students, Braden Cordivari (C ‘18), Fiona Jensen–Hitch (C ‘19), and former Street writer Linda Lin (C ‘18) will have their own curated exhibit displayed in the Penn Museum. Titled “And So the Story Goes… Innovations in Storytelling,” the public exhibition explores how different cultures take on communicating narratives and innovated storytelling.
(09/19/18 3:09am)
The ushers at Bloomers and SPEC Film’s annual LaughtHERfest’s performance wear light blue T–shirts emblazoned with the slogan “Crack Jokes. Break Ceilings.” LaughtHERfest, in a word, is funny. It’s female–oriented, and organizers make a point to say that the “her” is for any woman or non–cisgender person. The Saturday night performance on September 15 featured some smaller groups and acts leading up to the headliner, Saturday Night Live’s Melissa Villaseñor.
(09/19/18 3:29am)
This article is part of 34th Street's Philadelphia, Curated issue. Click here to see more of our favorite spots from all over the city.
(09/19/18 3:30am)
This article is part of 34th Street's Philadelphia, Curated issue. Click here to see more of our favorite spots from all over the city.
(09/19/18 3:29am)
This article is part of 34th Street's Philadelphia, Curated issue. Click here to see more of our favorite spots from all over the city.
(09/24/18 12:00pm)
Next Friday, on Sept. 28, “Shitholes” is coming to Philadelphia. A one–day only art gallery at the Adrienne Theater in Rittenhouse Square, “Shitholes” is showcasing art from countries across the world, countries described so infamously by President Trump as “shitholes.”
(09/18/18 12:00pm)
Last Friday, the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) opened its two latest exhibits for the fall: Ree Morton: The Plant That Heals May Also Poison and Cauleen Smith: Give It or Leave It. Both open through December 23, the two, at first, seem like an eclectic collection of miscellaneous art pieces and sundry objects. And maybe, it is so. The exhibits are not bound by their creative content, but rather are threaded together by their underlying themes of openness and expansiveness.
(09/13/18 9:57pm)
This is your chance to finally play the role of art exhibit curator. Up until this Saturday, Citizen Salon is crowdsourcing votes from you, where each vote for a piece of artwork is a vote for which piece is to be displayed. It’s turning art into a democratic process—and this time, it’s you who’s getting the vote. (Vote here.)
(09/17/18 12:00pm)
He was the co–curator of Monument Lab. He’s an Officer in the Order of Canada. He has exhibited from one end of the world to another, crossing Sydney, Sāo Paolo, Shanghai, and so much more. This is Professor Ken Lum: Professor and Chair of the Fine Arts department, artist, curator, and educator.
(09/15/18 12:00pm)
You’ve been to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and probably heard of the Barnes. But Philadelphia is a city thriving in small museums and galleries that are often overlooked in the age of mega–institutions. Between Little Berlin, the Colored Girls Museum, and the Woodmere Art Museum, there’s so much in Philly still to see outside of the typical touristy art spots.
(09/10/18 12:00pm)
At FringeArts festival from Sept. 6–23, artists will be exhibiting and attendees of the festival will be watching. Meanwhile, Chuck Schultz (LPS ‘19) will be live sketching the whole thing: the narrative, the lighting, and the movements.
