News
Iconic “Painted Bride” Mosaic Mural in Philly Faces Demolition
Preservationists have just weeks to salvage tiles from Isaiah Zagar’s legendary artwork in Old City.
Isabella Segalovich
Isabella Segalovich is a Philadelphia-based artist, designer, writer, and TikTokker. Her work focuses on anti-authoritarian art history, the racism ingrained in modern design, and underappreciated art forms such as folk art, embroidery, and graffiti.
News
Fallout Continues After MoMA Removed Black Visitor From Exhibition
The artists behind Black Power Naps say they’ve had trouble finding new venues for their project after the MoMA incident, which they believe has deterred other institutions.
Art
Sowing Discord at Minnesota's Seed Art Competition
At the Minnesota State Fair, some crop artists promoted timely political messages with corn, quinoa, and flax seeds.
News
Museum Sold “Sad Beige” Merch Without Artist’s Permission
Hayley DeRoche, creator of the viral “Sad Beige Werner Herzog” project, said the Eye Filmmuseum did not contact her about selling shirts based on her work.
Art
Multicultural Manhattan Synagogue Regains Its Past Splendor
The restored Eldridge Street Synagogue has made it possible for neighbors and visitors from diverse cultures to find themselves at home.
Guide
12 Art Shows to See in Philadelphia This Summer
The City of Brotherly Love has a lot to offer this summer with shows by Terence Nance, Heather Ujiie, Henry Taylor, and much more.
Books
Mapping Patchwork Across the Globe
Catherine Legrand’s Patchwork: A World Tour is an important step towards finally giving this art form the appreciation it deserves.
Opinion
The Dangerous Allure of the Royal Aesthetic
The pomp and pageantry of King Charles’s coronation follows the playbook of authoritarian theatrics.
Art
An Artist’s Wry Satire of Uncle Sam
Ryan Bock appropriates fascist visual motifs to warn viewers against rising authoritarianism and worsening social injustices in the United States.
Art
Susan Bee Tames the Beast
The artist’s playful paintings of medieval women saints fighting monsters and dragons have a Jewish angle.
Art
Kate Laster Carves Ancestral Memory Into Paper
“My art is about the people we carry with us,” she told Hyperallergic.
Art
Queering the Jewish Mikvah
Artist Nicki Green sees the traditional bathing ritual as a site where trans and nonbinary people can embrace their gender identity.