Arts
Art & the City
The Barnes Foundation and the campaign that sought to make it famous
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.
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.
