In a 32-minute podcast, Roberta talks with nationally-known artist Justin Favela about his recent show at Paradigm Gallery, which, like much of his work involves creating piñatas that subvert the genre to comment on issues in the world relating to treatment of Latinos and indigenous peoples, both historically and contemporaneously.
Read MoreRoberta interviews Eric Battle, artist and Art Director of the new book, “BLAM! Black Lives Always Mattered,” a graphic novelization of the life stories of 14 Black Philadelphians, illustrated by 12 illustrators and comics artists with connections to Philadelphia. The large hard-back book with many full-color pages is a project of Temple University Library’s Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection. The book will be delivered to the city’s high school students and, in time, available to the public.
Read MoreIn this 33 minute Artblog Radio interview, Roberta speaks with Bryan Warner about his Japanese heritage, growing up attending a Buddhist temple, teaching art at both the college and elementary school level, and much more. This interview is available in audio, video, and text transcription.
Read MoreIn this 35 minute episode of Artblog Radio, host Logan Cryer interviews Maria Dumlao about her 2020 Leeway Transformation Award, her wildly popular piece ‘History in RGB’, and the importance of Filipino oral history and Filipino culture to her work.
Read MoreNatalie Sandstrom interviews Katie Samson, Director of Education at Art-Reach, in part 1 of a new three-part Artblog Radio series on the topic of Cultural Accessibility.
Read MoreIn their debut interview as Artblog Radio’s newest host, Logan Cryer speaks with Jordan Deal, emerging artist exhibiting alongside Joy Feasley and Paul Swenbeck in “Hissed gently in silence, a dream of Flight” at Fleisher-Ollman gallery.
Read MoreOn this 23 minute long episode of Artblog Radio, Morgan and Roberta check-in for the second time to discuss current events, Philadelphia arts & culture, and what’s going on here at Artblog!
Read MoreHear about Artblog’s plans for 2021, check out a great new job opportunity, Fellowship opportunity from the Library Company of Philadelphia, an Open Call for solo exhibitions from Ortega y Gasset Projects, and read about upcoming posts on Artblog!
Read MoreMorgan and Roberta check in with a 37-minute Artblog Radio conversation. They share how they’re coping, discuss a new Artblog community project, and talk Philadelphia’s community-based art scene.
Read MoreTake a dip into our 17 year archive and find the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one at the same time. We love multitasking for you.
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