Arts
A Love Letter to the Underground
The rave space is not just a means of escapism, but rather a site of radical openness, ecological interconnection, and collective joy.
Why Does That Cheeseburger Look So Good?
AI is quietly transforming the way we experience visuals in our lives—in some ways we don’t even notice.
The Legacy of ‘David C. Driskell and Friends’
Step inside the Arthur Ross Gallery to discover Driskell’s vision—and why his influence remains more powerful than ever.
Make the Most of the Mural World Capital this October
From live painting demos to trolly tours of the city’s greatest outdoor museum, you don’t want to miss Philadelphia’s annual Mural Arts Month.
Illuminating Creativity: Barbara Earl Thomas’s Radiant World
Exploring Light, Life, and Legacy at Arthur Ross Gallery
Home, Yard, Entryway
The ICA’s fall exhibitions regard our most familiar and intimate spaces with new nostalgia.
The Translatable Beauty of ‘The Poem Returns as an Echo: Dialogues with Theresa Hak Kyung Cha’
The influence of Cha’s pioneering work is on display at the Contemporary Greek Art Institute.
‘The Jellicle Ball’ is a Remake That Outshines the Original
‘Cats’ is reincarnated in a gorgeous, queer reimagining of the musical
Reimagining the Classics
Percival Everett’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn reworking exemplifies unapologetic irreverence to the “classics.”
Asali Solomon on Writing 'The Days of Afrekete'
Melding influences from Virginia Woolf to Audre Lorde, Solomon’s novel redefines what it means to come of age.
Spectra: The Joy of Art
How an LGBTQ+ centered art show showcases youth creativity during Pride.
Creating Under Capitalism
From Booktok curating entire libraries to soulless cover designs, are we losing our artistry?
Welcome to Herzog
Jonathan Song leaves behind a lasting legacy as the founder of Penn’s first–of–its–kind artistic housing collective.
Art in the Gaza Solidarity Encampment
A mosaic of resistance emerges on college campuses across the country.
Margaret Atwood's Genre-Defying Journey
This year at Penn's Stephen A. Levin Family Dean's Forum, Margaret Atwood spoke at the intersection of politics and literature.
Defending The Well of Loneliness’ Legacy
Radclyffe Hall’s 20th-century queer novel can still challenge and inspire 21st-century readers.
Harmony of Opportunity
Join Penn Music Business at Penn for their first show at Warehouse this Wednesday.
The Boundaries of Expression Are Being Redrawn
Exploring the unexpected synergy between creativity, accessibility, and artificial intelligence.
Celeste Ng is Questioning Everything
Visiting Penn this past week, this critically acclaimed novelist explains how writing helps her understand the world.
