Arts
The Story of Artemisia Gentileschi Is Still Being Written
There’s so much to learn from this Italian Baroque Artist.
"Making American Artists" Sheds Light on Two Centuries of Untold History
This temporary exhibition at PAFA, on until April 2nd, questions whose vision of America gets to be displayed.
Late–Capitalist Anxieties and the Construction of Meaning
Ling Ma’s Q&A at the Kelly Writers House sheds light on the truth behind her work ‘Severance’.
Pretty in Pink: Marie Laurencin Was a 20th–Century “It Girl”
Marie Laurencin, a queer, mixed–heritage artist featured at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, thrived in women–only worlds.
Laughing Gas and Landscapes: The Mystery of a Lost Courbet
How an unexpected discovery in the basement of Penn Dental led to a major new exhibition at the Arthur Ross Gallery
Place, Happiness, and Memory in "The Traces"
Philosophy, literature, and Italian culture lovers will revel in Mairead Small Staid's debut memoir.
Soft Porn for Artistic Elites
The Guerrilla Girls are reclaiming the nude female body in art.
Explore and Transform: A Look into the World of Fanfiction
Fanfiction has often been stigmatized for its focus on erotica and romance. It's time to rewrite that narrative.
Sex and Scandal at the Salon
How Manet’s Olympia Rocked the Art World.
“Macho Men: Hypermasculinity in Dutch & American Prints” Deconstructs the Masculine Ideal
The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s new exhibition takes a hard look at the sensationalized male physique.
The Good, The Bad, and The Radical World of Campaign Art
From font to color choices, campaign posters have the power to hint at the political future.
Love and Longing in ‘Modigliani Up Close’
A landmark retrospective at the Barnes Foundation traces Modigliani’s debts to memory.
“Oneness: Nature & Connectivity in Chinese Art” brings us closer to the Chinese landscape
A new show at the PMA features contemporary and historic works.
The WALK's 27L is a Soaring Success
The student magazine's fashion fundraiser—a collab with Castle—offers a window into Philly's budding fashion scene.
In Conversation: Arthur Tress’ Japanese Illustrated Books and Contemporary Photographs
The Kislak Center presents a curatorial collaboration among students, professors, and librarians.
Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' Get Painted in Tomato Soup
Artwashing and Climate Activism Recently Came to Head in a Colorful Protest
The PMA's 'Matisse in the 1930s' Tells a Philadelphia Story
How a mural commission for the Barnes Foundation in 1930 became a moment of creative renewal.
Botanical Illustrations and the Art of the Unknown
At the intersection of art and science, this historical genre continues to mesmerize.
100 Candles for 100 Years: A Big Birthday for Barnes
The Barnes celebrated its centennial anniversary with tons of community programs and special exhibitions.
