Arts
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Japonisme Makes Its Way to the East Coast
The impressionist take on Japanese art just finished up its tour on the East Coast—it’s time to reflect.
by SADIE DANIEL
Arts
‘Begin Again’ poses the question: Are we creatures of repetition?
The exhibition ‘Begin Again: Repetition in Contemporary Art’ is on display at the PMA until Dec. 30, bringing light to the place of repetition in art and in life.
by KAS BERNAYS
Arts
Art Takes Flight at Philadelphia International Airport
A look into the coolest exhibits on display in Philadelphia’s transportation hubs
by ALEX GOMEZ
Arts
Building Breakups: The Faulty Foundations of Love in 'The Bachelor' Franchise
How The Bachelor franchise misrepresents the reality of romantic relationships by avoiding politics.
by SAMANTHA HSIUNG
Arts
'Legally Bond': Mask And Wig Fall 2024
Mask and Wig’s 2024 fall production, "Legally Bond," took espionage and made it hot.
by JACK LAMEY
Arts
Philadelphia’s Most Chilling AV Club Is Only One Month Old.
Is 'Hamilton' too long for your attention span? The all-new episodic horror plays at The AV Club may be your calling.
by RICHARD PAGET
Arts
Inktober: The Art Block Cure
When the horror of a blank page meets Spooky Season, Inktober is the creative exorcism you need.
by KAYLA KARMANOS
Arts
Do You Not Get the Concept?
Concept costumes—including everything from a martini to the four seasons—just might be the solution to overdone costumes this Halloween season.
by ALEX GOMEZ
Arts
Junji Ito’s Grotesquely Beautiful Femme Fatale
Tomie: A collection of stories exploring obsession, fear, and the destructive power of desire.
by LYNN YI
Arts
Installation Art Unfiltered
Stepping inside Kusama’s mirrored realms transcends the limits of a filtered feed.
by KAYLA KARMANOS
Arts
Day and Night at the Museum
Students are discovering unique pathways to professional growth through the arts … and maybe a sarcophagus or two.
by RICHARD PAGET
Arts
‘Confabulation’: A Promising, If Imperfect, Exploration of Queer Memory
“You told me I had a monster inside me”—Confabulation, a riveting new play, is currently in its world premiere run.
by KAS BERNAYS
Arts
The Underappreciated Art around Penn’s Campus
Finding Stillness in Motion, campus art can restore balance amidst a hectic student life.
by ALEX GOMEZ
Arts
Striking Movements, Stalling Moments
While Pilobolus’ re – CREATION showcases some of the troupe’s iconic, acrobatic choreo, the tour boarders on monotony.
by ANNA O'NEILL–DIETEL
Arts
A Love Letter to the Underground
The rave space is not just a means of escapism, but rather a site of radical openness, ecological interconnection, and collective joy.
by KAS BERNAYS
Arts
Why Does That Cheeseburger Look So Good?
AI is quietly transforming the way we experience visuals in our lives—in some ways we don’t even notice.
by SAMANTHA HSIUNG
Arts
The Legacy of ‘David C. Driskell and Friends’
Step inside the Arthur Ross Gallery to discover Driskell’s vision—and why his influence remains more powerful than ever.
by GRIFFIN PITT
Arts
Make the Most of the Mural World Capital this October
From live painting demos to trolly tours of the city’s greatest outdoor museum, you don’t want to miss Philadelphia’s annual Mural Arts Month.
by RICHARD PAGET
Arts
Illuminating Creativity: Barbara Earl Thomas’s Radiant World
Exploring Light, Life, and Legacy at Arthur Ross Gallery
by LUIZA LOUBACK
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