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It's Complicated: Kara Walker and Curating
Street took a trip to report on art in Brooklyn and found it sugary-sweet.
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Contrapposto: Taking a Stance on Polychromatism
It’s not uncommon for a Penn student to snap a selfie against the bleariness of the post–winter break Locust Walk setting, add a filter, and voila!
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Architectural (Re)Assessment: McDonald's Terrace
This article was originally published as part of the joke issue on 12.5.2013
Burnt–red tiles deck the rectangular space in the front of the McDonald’s building at 40th and Walnut streets.
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Penn Grads in Arts and Books
From Van Pelt to the Met, these Penn alums are making and taking care of art.
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DIY: Microwaveable Leaf Mandalas
With so many shades of reds and yellows fallen on the ground, you’ve got nature’s supplies for a fall-themed colorwheel.
You need:
leaves
cardboard
paper
paper towels
a microwave
ceramic plate
hot-glue
a picture frame (optional)
1.
Word on the street
Word on the Street: iPhone–solation
This past summer, I was just one of a thousand eager Penn students interning in New York. Four trains—and an hour and a half of smelling body odor—later, I commuted to the Brooklyn–based office from my boring Jersey suburb to gain “experience” and seize “opportunity.” I learned the ropes of tri–state area public transportation, hustled through the corporate crowds of Wall Street and hopped across the East River to be among the hipsters of Park Slope.
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DIY: Seashell Picture Frames
You’ve scrubbed the summer sand out of your hair, but that doesn’t mean you have to get rid of your seashells.
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Summer Gallery Hop
With just a trolley ride or skip away, there’s Philly art to admire every day.
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DIY: Tissue Pack Felt Case
Don’t let the pollen get you down. Blow your nose in style with a personalized tissue pack.
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DIY: Paint Yo' Face
You’ve gone to paint parties and powdered yourself at Holi. Looking to paint your face with some organized design this time? Just in time for Fling, Arts shows you how to do it yourself.
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Hole–In–One: "The Art of Golf" at the PMA
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, golf balls and clubs are about the last thing you'd expect to see displayed.
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Wanna Go Flower Pickin
As the daffodils and tulips rise from the ground, Street shows you the best spots in town to appreciate garden design.
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The Artful Romantic: 5 Creative Geniuses' Poetic Words on Love
Get some V–Day inspiration from these classic romantics. We've got you covered, Beethoven to Ben.
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Thank God It's (First) Friday
In addition to these First Friday opening receptions, Arts picked out some nearby bars worth checking out only a short drunken stumble away from each venue.
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Behind the Artist's Studio
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours gives viewers an intimate look into the workspaces of currently–practicing artists. Check out these venues for a rare out–of–gallery experience.
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