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Are you following Monet on Twitter?

Discover the “art bots” that are giving history’s favorite artists a social media presence.

by JESSA GLASSMAN

Meet Luca Fontes: A Photographer Who's Queering the Fine Art Canon

Artist Spotlight | How this fine arts major is queering the photographic canon

by IRMA KISS

Chinese Characters: A Perfect Balance of Form and Function

The age–old wisdom of kanji and hanzi is still relevant for future generations.

by ROGER GE

We Can Still Hear the Echoes of 'Woman Hollering Creek'

Revisiting Sandra Cisneros’s iconic short story collection on its 30th anniversary

by IRMA KISS

'From Scratch' Shows John Mulaney In His Most Honest Set Yet

In his new stand–up special, John Mulaney doesn’t shy away from the details of his controversial personal life. 

by KAYLA COTTER

City of Brotherly Love … and Thousands of Murals

Four must–see murals around campus and just across the Market Street Bridge.

by JESSA GLASSMAN

Amanda Ba Embraces the Call of the Wild

The London–based artist’s paintings are fighting tooth and claw to be seen.

by IRMA KISS

Fighting Climate Change for the Future ... and the Past

The effects of global warming on the monuments and archeological triumphs of our history cannot be underestimated.

by JESSA GLASSMAN

Step in to Jasper Johns’ Hall of Mirrors at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Often thrilling and thought–provoking, 'Mind/Mirror' can also be exhausting in its exhaustiveness.

by WALDEN GREEN

The Barnes Foundation’s Retrospective of Suzanne Valadon is a Triumph of the Female Gaze

Inside the model, painter, and rebel's subversive career

by IRMA KISS

Meet Isabel Hu: A Traditional Painter Turned Tattoo Artist and Digital Creator

Artist Spotlight | How this design student lets art rule her life with no regrets

by JESSA GLASSMAN

Step Into the World of Van Gogh's Art at the Tower Theatre

'Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience' has arrived here in Philadelphia finally–and brings a universe of color alongside it. 

by MEHEK BOPARAI

'God Complex: A Different Philadelphia' Brings Criticism, Conversation, and Change to the Arthur Ross Gallery

There’s no excuse not to take advantage of Roberto Lugo’s eye–opening exhibition.

by JESSA GLASSMAN

Deep Inside Pornhub’s 'Classic Nudes' Museum Guide

Who knew museums could be this sexy?

by JESSA GLASSMAN

The Philadelphia Art Museum You Know and Love, Now with Frank Gehry Flair

Here’s an excuse to take a day off and enjoy the refurbished museum.

by JESSA GLASSMAN

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Plant

The Bronx Botanical Gardens serve as complement and contrast to ‘Cosmic Nature,’ an exhibition courtesy of Yayoi Kusama.

by WALDEN GREEN

Afghanistan’s Artifacts Under Attack

What the Taliban takeover means for the country’s cultural heritage 

by JESSA GLASSMAN

Michelle Zauner Honors Her Mother and Her Heritage With 'Crying in H Mart'

"Crying in H Mart" is more than a memoir—it's a testament to familial love.

by EMILY MOON

Binged 'This Is a Robbery: The World’s Biggest Art Heist'? Check Out These Recommendations

How to satisfy your art crime craving after finishing the groundbreaking limited series

by JESSA GLASSMAN

The Barnes Foundation's Soutine/de Kooning Exhibit is an Ode to Connectivity and Dialogue.

The careful curation of works from Chaim Soutine and Willem De Kooning shows us how to stay connected in an era marked by separation.

by AAKRUTI GANESHAN

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