Ryan takes his children to see the new AR piece by Eto Otitgbe at “The Cut” and at Asian Arts Initiative. The exhibit and project, “Invasive Species,” raises issues about urban habitats, invasive species and climate change, while allowing the viewer to imagine different realities. AAI’s annual block party and live outdoor programming happens this weekend, Sat., Oct. 7 and Sun., Oct. 8. More information and links in Ryan’s post.
Read MoreLane Speidel sees Anne Minich’s show of her iconic “head” series at Commonweal Gallery, created over the course of almost 50 years. In this poetic review, Lane says the experience of the works is utterly singular and comments, “Minich’s figures are both falling down a well and rising from it. Slipping behind the veil and pushing them aside. The inherent hubris of painting matched with the negation of idolatry.”
Read MoreIn this long-form interview, Lane Speidel and Jacob (Chris) Hammes talk about the history and closure of the alternative gallery, Pilot+Projects, a warehouse space in gentrifying Fishtown/Kensington.
Read MoreWe’re excited to show you the video made at our 20th Birthday Party and Silent Auction. Cameos by Libby and Roberta, Keyonna Butler, Blaise Tobia, Niko Walczuk and Tanner Wells! And featuring throughout, the wonderful MC, Soxx (Jenny Drumgoole)!
Read MoreOur reviewer, Corey Qureshi visits Pentimenti Gallery and comments on the exaggerated flat-land depictions by Azadeh Gholizadeh and over-the-top through the window scenes by Amy Boone-McCreesh, saying that the two-person pairing is “colorful, fun and full of ideas to pursue beyond the images themselves.” “The World Around Us is at Pentimenti until October 28, 2023.
Read MoreBlaise Tobia and Virginia Maksymowicz visit the Art on Paper Fair in New York and report on good booth presentations by Philadelphia Galleries like Stanek, Commonweal and Bertrand Productions — and by Billy Dufala’s project curated by Nato Thompson and presented by Fleisher Ollman Gallery. Commonweal’s booth showcases drawings by Anne Minich, and the booth was a hit with Hyperallergic and the Art Newspaper. Take a little trip into the art fair with the photos and fresh commentary. You will enjoy it!
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