2 posts by Brigid O'Brien

Brigid O'Brien writes features about art being made and shown in Philadelphia that is sometimes overlooked or not traditionally covered by mainstream media. Her intention is to put spotlight on these practices. Sometimes she also writes reviews.

May 22, 2025 by Brigid O'Brien

People’s Budget Office, an interview with Director, Phoebe Bachman

Brigid O’Brien interviews Phoebe Bachman about her creation, The People’s Budget Office, a community art project established to help raise awareness of the Philadelphia budget and how the departments that serve the city (and its citizens) are funded. The PBO Operates for part of the year from a shipping container in Love Park that is open to the public and distributes pamphlets and collects information from people about their city budget priorities.

March 24, 2025 by Brigid O'Brien

Kiki Aranita, crochet and cooking as art practice

Artblog’s new contributor Brigid O’Brien sits down with Kiki Aranita for a chat about food and crochet. The chef, food writer, fiber artist, sauce entrepreneur, and recipe developer tells her food story and her crafting story.

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