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(01/17/18 3:36am)
Ah, yes, art—a seemingly useless artifact of the past that has no place in the modern age of technology. Especially here at Penn, the atmosphere of which is largely dominated by preprofessionalism, who even has the time of day to set down their—whatever tools professional people use—for a paintbrush?
(12/20/17 5:19pm)
In the book Ways of Seeing, John Berger writes, “Men act and women appear. Men look at women. Women watch themselves being looked at.” In monuments and in life, men see and women are seen—a testimony to a long history of the objectification.
(11/29/17 5:45am)
(11/13/17 9:48pm)
Walk past the bridge to 30th Street, and there's an entirely different world, free of the constant chaos of Penn and the need to avoid eye contact down Locust Walk. This is where to find WQHS Radio, the only wholly student–operated radio station at Penn.
(11/07/17 1:41am)
Nestled between the red brick Victorian buildings on the border of Center City is Twenty–Two Gallery, a name reflective of its residence on 22nd Street. The billowing blue canvas denoting its name hangs over a small round table with two chairs outside, perhaps used as a place for the art connoisseurs to discuss the pieces inside.
(10/31/17 1:31am)
“At night, while everyone else is sleeping, I’m awake.”
(10/16/17 10:52pm)
I stand outside 2401 Walnut Street, looking up at the banner overhead with “Psychic Readings” lettered into the fabric. The neon sign plastered on the window tells me it’s open. I ring the bell, but it's only after two minutes or so that the door actually opens. When it does, I'm greeted by Mrs. Lena, who looks a little confused, but nonetheless welcomes me in.
(10/09/17 10:45pm)
Book: Immortality by Milan Kundera
(10/09/17 10:18pm)
Theoretically, the McNeil building shouldn't get that much attention. It's obscured by Huntsman and Commons. It looks unremarkable from the outside. However, McNeil is home to Career Services, a basement office that serves as the physical hub of Penn's pre–professionalism.
(09/26/17 12:07am)
With midterm season already here and the recent swarm of (definitely not extra) first, second, and third–round club interviews, Penn can definitely feel a little overwhelming around this time of year. But like it or not, if you do choose to deal with the stress, expression of this stress can be hard. And that’s why art therapy can be so useful.
(09/19/17 2:00am)
Spread across the ground floor of Perelman Building (the one associated with Philadelphia Museum of Art) are five giant murals, each accompanied by a different word. Rise, Claim, Root, Care, and Move. This is Philadelphia Assembled, an exhibit that bridges art and civic engagement.
(09/11/17 9:11pm)
Until December 10th, the Arthur Ross Gallery in Fisher Fine Arts is home to A View of One’s Own: Three Women Photographers in Rome, a traveling photo exhibit from the American Academy in Rome that showcases the talent of, as the name suggests, three women photographers in Rome.
(08/29/17 2:57am)
This week, it’s someone’s name plastered over the concrete pillars. The next, it’s Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse getting it on. It’s Graffiti Pier–one of Philadelphia’s hidden gems and the next Magic Gardens for your “wow I’m a true Philly local” Instagram post (except better and free of charge).
(08/31/17 2:57am)
From a–capella groups once home to John Legend to Irish dance troupes to spoken–word poetry, the diversity of arts groups at Penn is among the few things on the school's brochures that's actually true. Whether you're at the center of the stage, behind the scenes or in the audience, here's your guide to the thriving arts culture at Penn.