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Arts

Art & the City

The Barnes Foundation and the campaign that sought to make it famous

by SHELBY RACHLEFF

You so scrappy

Pull it together

by MEGAN RUBEN

Artist Profile: Sarah Meyohas

Name and Year: Sarah Meyohas, 2013 Hometown: New York City Major: International Studies, Finance Medium of Choice: Photography Website: www.sarahmeyohas.com, www.sarahmeyohas.blogspot.com Street: How did you begin making art? Sarah Meyohas: I practically grew up in the Metropolitan and Whitney Museums in New York City, but it wasn’t until sophomore year at Penn that I started making art.

by 34TH STREET

DIY: Post-Grad

In the flurry of graduation excitement, maybe you forgot that renting graduation attire was even an option. Never fear ­— there are plenty of grown–up ways to reuse that little cardboard hat.

by 34TH STREET

Best of Summer Philly

From circus workshops and the Barnes Foundation to beer, beer and more beer, we’re giving you a to–do list that is guaranteed to keep you on your toes.

by LIN ZHENG

The Wild Party

Chalk full of cocaine, love triangles, nakey people and more cocaine, Quadramics hosts a midnight performance this Friday that you can definitely Fling with.

by 34TH STREET

Campus Gems: Peace Symbol (1967)

Looking for a chill, yet historically pertinent, picnic or nap location this weekend?

by LIN ZHENG

Happy, Yet?

Graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister takes over the ICA with a groundbreaking, happy–making show.

by FRIDA GARZA

Egg Commute

Check out this stop-motion animation by Sophomore Visual Studies Major, Tyler Pridgen, inspired by videos like this one:

by 34TH STREET

Artist Profile: Jaipal Singh

Name and Year: Jaipal Singh, 2014 Hometown: Toronto, Canada Degree: Wharton, minor in Art History Medium of Choice: Pencil, pencil–crayon Street: How did you get interested in the visual arts? Jaipal Singh: I loved drawing from a very early age.

by 34TH STREET

Street Art, Granny Style

Jessie Hemmons makes knitting look as badass in a gallery as it does on the Philly streets

by ISABEL OLIVERES

Top 5 West Philly Wonders

Take a short walk to one of these on–campus art hubs and soak in April’s array of talent.

by LIN ZHENG

Artist Profile: Lyndsey Wheeler

Name and Year: Lyndsey Wheeler, C’14 Hometown: Alexandria, VA Major: International Relations, Journalistic Writing minor Medium of Choice: Anything that can be made into jewelry Website: www.flickr.com/photos/designsbylyndsey Street: When did you start making jewelry?

by 34TH STREET

Top 5: Dancin' Fever

Add some rhythm to your week by checking out these dance performances that combine sleek moves with video installations and martial arts.

by ELLIE LEVITT

Senior Fine Arts Show Photo Gallery

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by 34TH STREET

Video Interview: Jacob Rivkin

Click here for the rest of the interview.

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Stake For Dinner

Vote for Philly art projects to receive funding and fill your stomach with local delicacies on the way.

by LIN ZHENG

Tying It Together

L.A. artist Pae White confronts and consumes her audience in a new immersive installation at The Fabric Workshop.

by DAVID GALPERIN

Artist Profile: Jacob Rivkin

Name and Year: Jacob Rivkin, MFA 2013 Hometown: Baltimore, MD Degree: PennDesign Master of Fine Arts; Vassar College 2007, BA in Studio Art Medium of Choice: Drawing/painting Website:  http://jacobrivkin.carbonmade.com ------- Street: Where do you find inspiration? Jacob Rivkin: I find inspiration through reading, traveling and making.

by 34TH STREET

Video Interview: Orlando de la Garza

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by 34TH STREET

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