James “Yaya” Hough speaks of a “strong desire to create dialogue inside of the community, between the DA’s office, the citizenry, the affected communities and more specifically, victim advocate groups.”
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The Troubling Technology and Ableist Mentality of Medical Exoskeletons
Designs for Different Futures, currently on exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, disappointingly offers more favoring of today’s ableism in disabled people’s futures.
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The Everyday Manifestations of Colonialism’s Legacy
Banal Presents is the third and final chapter in Colored People Time, departing from the previous shows’ speculative representations to examine the ways that colonialism and slavery have permeated the United States’ past, present, and future.
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A Celebration of Opera Affirms Its Relevance
From a monologue on death to a story about a police shootout, Opera Philadelphia’s productions showed us the many things opera can be.
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Andy Warhol Dreams of God
Because the contemporary art world is such a secular place, there hasn’t been much attention given to Warhol-the-Catholic, until now.
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CraftNOW Brings 20-Plus Special Events to the Craft Capital of Philadelphia
The organization will host various events that include the Craft Capital exhibition series, a symposium, hands-on activities, tours, and much more.
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Miller Institute for Contemporary Art Presents This Skin of Ours
In this exhibition, the artists explore pain and pleasure, and the redemptive possibilities of healing. On view through November 17, 2019.
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Dream Dance: The Art of Ed Emshwiller Premieres in Philadelphia at Lightbox Film Center
From sci-fi to avant-garde, discover the unsung legacy of multimedia artist Ed Emshwiller with a full-scale exhibition of his groundbreaking work in film, video, and visual art. On view from October 18 – December 7, 2019.
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An Art of Changes: Jasper Johns Prints, 1960–2018 Opens October 12 at Carnegie Museum of Art
Explore nearly six decades of work by one of America’s most influential artists in this dynamic career survey.
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Science-Fiction Dreams Rendered in Three Dimensions
Room for Living, Jacolby Satterwhite’s first museum exhibition, draws together a decade of mind-melting speed while also marking a change: he’s learning to use sculpture to stand still.
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Banal Presents, the Final Chapter of the Three-Part Exhibition Colored People Time Is on View at ICA Philadelphia
A profound exploration into how the history of chattel slavery and colonialism in America exists in and impacts our present moment. On view through December 22, 2019.
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Carnegie Mellon’s School of Art Opens New MFA Facility This Fall
New 10,000 square foot facility provides studios and community areas for graduate students and significantly expands the CMU School of Art’s resources.