Arts
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.
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.
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.
Campus Gems: Peace Symbol (1967)
Looking for a chill, yet historically pertinent, picnic or nap location this weekend?
Happy, Yet?
Graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister takes over the ICA with a groundbreaking, happy–making show.
Egg Commute
Check out this stop-motion animation by Sophomore Visual Studies Major, Tyler Pridgen, inspired by videos like this one:
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.
Street Art, Granny Style
Jessie Hemmons makes knitting look as badass in a gallery as it does on the Philly streets
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.
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?
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.
Video Interview: Jacob Rivkin
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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.
Tying It Together
L.A. artist Pae White confronts and consumes her audience in a new immersive installation at The Fabric Workshop.
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.
Video Interview: Orlando de la Garza
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A Short Guide to Reading for Fun
Don’t stop reading for fun just because break's over and you’re back from the beach.
Artspiration: The Agnew Clinic
As graduation draws near, seniors begin to ponder how they’ll leave their final legacy.
