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Among friends: Haverford College’s four art happenings

Some art happenings at Haverford College this past week generated some fun, some  love and a little discomfort. Here’s a quick example of what went on: I myself just returned from a field trip through exotic Suburban Square with [artist] Harrell Fletcher! Lots of fun–went to a ColdStone ice cream store when the staff has to sing to you if you tip them; we ended up singing to them for a change (“This Land is Your Land”)–from email from James Weissinger, Associate Director, John B. Hurford ’60 Humanities Center, Haverford College, who by night is sometimes seen hanging around at ... More » »

Weekly Update (2) — Summer with Louise Bourgeois and William Pope. L

[The Weekly's Summer Guide issue this week includes my wrap-up of things to do locally and in Pittsburgh (let's look west for a change!). Here's the link to the art roundup and below is the copy with pictures.] Catching the WaveFrom a one-day-only traveling sideshow to a monumental bronze and steel spider, this summer offers an array of great art happenings. The Bugs of Summer Louise Bourgeois, Spider, 1996, cast 1997, bronze cast with silver nitrate patina. Here, sited on the National Gallery grounds in DC. I can’t find an image of the Crouching Spider but will take some tomorrow ... More » »