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Our writing team covers exhibitions and performances in Philadelphia and elsewhere. We also cover books and movies. We look, take notes, ask questions and listen. We take pictures, make video and audio recordings. We think about what we see and have opinions. And we write our hearts out, every day.
Artblog contributor Deborah Krieger reviews “Critical Cartography: Larissa Fassler in Manchester,” an exhibition of two-dimensional maps of Manchester, New Hampshire, describing socioeconomic conditions combined with anecdotal comments. The exhibition is on view at the Currier Museum, Manchester, New Hampshire, through Fall 2021.
Read MoreArtblog contributor Michael Lieberman reviews “Rising Voices,” an (now closed) exhibition of ten finalists of the Bennett Prize- a $50,000 prize for women figurative realist painters, awarded biennially.
Read MoreArtblog contributor Janyce Denise Glasper reviews the book “128-G” — a collection of photos, paintings, letters, writings and more, from incarcerated men in Calipatria State Prison, Southern California. Janyce says the book is poignant, inspiring, and articulates urgent truths about structural inequality. Book purchase details in this post!
Read MoreArtblog contributor Susan Isaacs visits ‘Sonya Clark: Tatter, Bristle, and Mend,’ the first survey of Sonya’a 25-year career. The exhibition (which Susan calls “life changing”) examines America’s history of racial violence and oppression. It is currently on view at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. through June 27, 2021.
Read MoreAndrea Kirsh follows up with Part 2 of her review of ‘Senga Nengudi: Topologies,’ which is currently on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art through July 25, 2021. Andrea believes the show is a rare museum exhibition that appeals to people of all ages and interests. If you missed Part 1, you can find it in the Artblog post!
Read MoreArtblog contributor Andrea Kirsh sings great praise for the new ‘Senga Nengudi: Topologies’ exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (on view through July 25, 2021)! Andrea says the exhibition is outstanding in its approachability and Art Historical significance.
Read MoreGuest contributor Américo Mendoza-Mori reviews Laurence Salzmann’s photography exhibition ‘Misk’i Kachi Runakuna’ which captures the people and culture of The Sacred Valley of the Incas near Machu Picchu, Peru. ‘Misk’i Kachi Runakuna’ is on view Taller Puertorriqueño until May 29th, 2021.
Read MoreCorey Qureshi reviews Lily Wong’s “I Wasn’t There” currently on view at Kapp Kapp Gallery. Corey highly recommends the dreamy exhibition, which they say provides an excellent prompt for reflection.
Read MoreIn his “choose your own adventurer” two-option article, Patrick first imagines visiting an exhibition 40 years in the future; then he swings around to discussing the same show, which he saw in 2021. We hope you enjoy this experiment in art writing!
Read MoreArtblog contributor Natalie Sandstrom reviews artist Riva Lehrer’s memoir “Golem Girl,” which chronicles her artwork, activism, and experiences as a queer person who has spina bifida.
Read MoreMichael Lieberman reviews new book “Tears of Honor” by James A. Ardaiz, a historical fiction about an entirely Japanese American division of the U.S. army during World War II.
Read MoreArtblog contributor Corey Qureshi visits 12 Gates Arts’s “A Space for Monsters,” inspired by the hybrid poetry-novel “Incubation: A Space For Monsters” by Bhanu Kapil.
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