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Rockland Mansion’s 200th Anniversary (Fairmount Park)
The Philadelphia Psychoanalytic Foundation presents:Villa Living Lecture 11:30am/3:30pm $30/Ticket215-235-2345 Rockland MansionEast Fairmount Park3810 Mount Pleasant DrivePhiladelphia, PA 19121$30/Ticket215-235-2345 When was the last time you googled yourself on the web? In an age where ... Read More
See Reverend Michael Alan at the Flower Show!
(above: Zingiber officale (ginger), 2010, by Rev. Michael Alan) At this year's Flower Show, Reverend Michael Alan is exhibiting and demonstrating the fine art of botanical illustrations with the PSBI (Philadelphia ... Read More
Philagrafika as seen from atop and aboard!
(above: superimposed image of Ralston Laird atop a Citgo oil tank at Petty's Island, by Duke Riley) We all need to make promises to ourselves during the so-called, never ending winter ... Read More
(above: Art in the Age's booth featuring ROOT, stationery and our 2010 collection of artist tees) Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth this year at the 2010 POOL trade ... Read More
First Friday Re-Cap of “THE FARM”
"THE FARM", presented by Robin McDowellFebruary 5 - March 21, 2010Art in the Age116 N 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106 Despite the arctic blast we call, February, thanks to everyone who made ... Read More
Presenting, “THE FARM”, a Narrative Exhibition by Robin McDowell at Art in the Age!
THE FARMA Narrative Exhibition by Robin McDowellFebruary 5 - March 21, 2010Opening Reception: Friday, February 5th, 6-8pmArt in the Age116 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Art in the Age of ... Read More
Philagrafika 2010 Guidebooks and Maps available online!
Philagrafika 2010:Philadelphia's international festival celebrating print in contemporary artJanuary 29 - April 11, 2010www.philagrafika2010.org The guidebook and map are designed to work in tandem to provide visitors with an overview of ... Read More
Duke Riley at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania!
Reclaiming the Lost Kingdom of LairdInstallation by Duke RileyJanuary 29 – April 9, 2010Opening Reception: February 4, 2010 Historical Society of Pennsylvania1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 In conjunction with Philagrafika ... Read More
Upcoming: New Works by Jason Andrew Turner
Slow Wide Turns by Jason Andrew Turner February 5 – 28, 2010 Opening Reception: Friday, February 5th, 6pm Reward Boutique 55 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Local Philadelphia artist, Jason Andrew Turner (for those ... Read More
Philagrafika at The Print Center!
(above: Dispatch - Matthew Brannon) Saturday, January 30 Open House with Space 1026 Artists: 2:00-5:00pm The Print Center will host a diverse roster of artists ... Read More
Isaac Lin’s, A Place Near Here, opens tonight at Fleisher Ollman!
Isaac LinA Place Near HereJanuary 21 - February 20, 2010 Fleisher Ollman Gallery1616 Walnut Street, Suite 100Philadelphia, PA 19103www.fleisher-ollmangallery.com From Fleisher Ollman's press release: "In the main gallery, Lin, best known for his ... Read More
Get ready for PHILAGRAFIKA 2010!
above: Óscar Muñoz, Narcisos en proceso (Narcissi in process), 1994-ongoing. Screen printed charcoal pigment on water in plexiglass vitrine with various pieces of printed paper laid beneath the water on ... Read More
“There they are”, New works by Chris Kline tonight!
Chris Kline There they are January 8 - 30, 2010 Opening January 8th, 6-10pm AHN|VHS Gallery 319A N 11th St, 4th Fl Philadelphia, PA 19107 AHN|VHS is pleased to present “There they are”, an exhibition of new ... Read More
Standstill Exhibition runs till January 31!
ART IN THE AGEStandstillEnds January 31, 2010! 116 N 3rd St Philadelphia, PA 19106 For those unable to attend last month's First Friday show, you still have another month to view current work ... Read More
For those who need to stay warm indoors during the cold winter days, here's a simple twist on the hot toddy to accompany you by the fireplace and that new ... Read More
Isaac Lin Solo Exhibition at Fleisher Ollman January 21!
Isaac Tin Wei Lin A Place Near Here Fleisher/Ollman Gallery 1616 Walnut, Suite 100 Philadelphia, PA 19103 January 21st - February 20th, 2010 A long time member of Space 1026, Isaac Lin has ... Read More
Last-minute gift ideas at the AITA store!
(above: made by eugene key ring holder accessories - to be available online, stay tuned!) For those wondering what's left to purchase at the AITA store - see below! (genuine leather property ... Read More
If you're like me and consistently have dry lips and keep losing my chapsticks everywhere I go - why pay $5 every time you want to keep your lips moisturized ... Read More
Recession hits local Space 1026 Art Auction
Last Friday, Space 1026 opened their doors at 6pm for people to cram themselves in every nook and cranny to get a good spot for the annual art auction. In ... Read More
Cai Guo-Qiang at FWM & Philadelphia Museum of Art!
Friday, December 11th, renowned contemporary multi-media artist, Cai Guo-Qiang conducted two back to back performance-based artworks in conjunction with the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Fabric Workshop and Museum. ... Read More
(above: artwork donation by Bonnie Brenda Scott) Space 1026 Art Auction 2009Friday, December 11, doors open 6pm, begins 7pm1026 Arch Street, 2nd FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19107 Don't miss this year's only opportunity to ... Read More
“The Colonial Elite” (Fairmount Park Mansions)
The recently closed exhibition at Philadelphia's City Hall, "Fairmount Park's Colonial Elite" featured over 40 current and past students from Moore College of Art & Design participating in a juried ... Read More
“Standstill” First Friday Event Photos
ART IN THE AGEStandstillDecember 4, 2009–January 31, 2010Opening Reception: December 4th, 6-8pm Thanks to everyone for attending our December First Friday last week featuring new works by Beth Beverly and Ole ... Read More
First Friday Exhibition: “STANDSTILL”, New work by Beth Beverly and Ole Bye!
ART IN THE AGEStandstillDecember 4, 2009–January 31, 2010Opening Reception: December 4th, 6-8pm This Friday, Art in the Age is pleased to announce our latest exhibition featuring new works by Beth Beverly ... Read More
Space 1026 Art Auction December 11, 2009!
Are you sick of blowing your good earned pay on butterfly prints and rainbow paintings? Wondering what to give your artsy cousin from Vermont for Christmas? Want to wooo your ... Read More
NEW! Wildflower Honey at the Art in the Age Store
Wissahickon Wildflower Honey is now available in both 8 and 16 oz. jars at the AITA flagship store! It is 100% raw wildflower honey harvested in Philadelphia by the Dannenberg ... Read More
This Saturday!! Worm Composting at the Schuykill Center!
In case you missed our Vermi-composting lecture event last evening at Art in the Age...... Worm Composting: Urban and Small Space Composting Made Easy $20 per person / $30 per couple for ... Read More
New Paintings by Becky Suss at WORK Gallery! (Brooklyn, NY)
IN LETNew Paintings by Rebecca Suss December 18, 2009 - January 25, 2010Opening Reception: December 18th, 7pmWORK gallery65 Union St. Brooklyn, NY 11231 For those who will be in the NY ... Read More
Mad Maude cooks up new coasters for Art in the Age!
For those who aren't familiar with letterpress printing, it's a traditional process of hand feeding a machine thick paper one by one with an inked raised metal plate or letter ... Read More
Re-cap of Friday’s Opening Exhibition, Impermanent Bliss!
Impermanent BlissEric Amling, Kirkland Bray and Matt LaFleurNovember 6-29, 2009Art in the Age116 N 3rd St Philadelphia, PA 19106 Thanks to everyone who came out last Friday to attend our opening ... Read More
New Work by ALEX LUKAS: The Eventuality of Daybreak @ GLOWLAB!
ALEX LUKAS The Eventuality of Daybreak November 12th - December 06th . 2009 Opening Reception: November 12th, 7 - 9pm Glowlab 30 Grand Street, New York, NY See new works ... Read More
IMPERMANENT BLISS: Works by Eric Amling, Kirkland Bray and Matt LaFleur!
Join Art in the Age this Friday, our 1-year anniversary celebration, 6-8pm and for the opening reception of Impermanent Bliss, an exhibition featuring the works of Eric Amling, Kirkland Bray ... Read More
New In-Store Gift Items at ART IN THE AGE!
(left to right) Condiment Set, Whisky Rocks and Glass Tumblers, all by Teraforma Dopp Kits, Leather Journal Covers and Sketchbooks, all by BillyKirk Hand knit Latvian Mitten Accessories ROOT Mason Jar Glassware Greensgrow Preserves: ... Read More
Candy DePew Presents: DAY OF THE DEAD ART LIQUIDATION!
Candy DePew, a local Philadelphia sculptor and former Master Printer at the Fabric Workshop will host Day of the Dead Art Liquidation at her Candycoated Center in Olde City, Philadelphia. ... Read More
New Limited Edition Screen Prints by Michael Ryan!
Art in the Age's Tell Tale Heart Exhibition will soon be over, however, that doesn't mean we can't stop celebrating Edgar Allan Poe! Here's a print straight off the press ... Read More
Re-cap: POE’S GHOSTS at Art in the Age!!
For those who are in the know of one of Philadelphia's biggest independent theater productions this year, Haunted Poe by Brat Productions is still selling tickets until November 1st!!! On Tuesday, ... Read More
99 Bottles Collaboration with Rich Wagner at the National Brewery Musuem!!
Back in March 2009, Art in the Age collaborated with Rich Wagner, a Pennsylvania Brewery Historian for our Exhibition titled, Rich Wagner Presents: Chronology of Technology. The display was 99 ... Read More
Christopher T. Neapolitan blogs “Philadelphia Forgotten”
(Above) Documentation signifying the original location from a found letterhead - 1916 (below) of The Hotel Walton, located on the southeast corner of Broad Street and Locust Street. It opened ... Read More
New Photographs by Kaitlin Mosley! (South Philly)
Photographs by Kaitlin MosleyThe Ugly American1100 S. FrontPhiladelphia, PA 19147 See new works by local Philadelphia photographer, Kaitlin Mosley at The Ugly Amercican in South Philly! For more information regarding the ... Read More
Monster Ballers - New work by Bill McRight at B2! (South Philly)
Monster BallersA bunch of prints and drawings by Bill McRightB2 1500 E Passyunk AvePhiladelphia, PA 19147(215) 271-5520Opening: Saturday, October 10th, 6-8pm Join Artist Bill McRight at B2 October 10th during ... Read More
“Poe’s Ghosts” by Brat Production at Art in the Age 10/13!
Poe’s GhostsA Program Hosted by ART IN THE AGEFeaturing BRAT PRODUCTIONSTuesday, October 13, 20095:30-7:30 p.m. Art in the Age116 N 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106 The best-known works of Edgar Allan Poe, coupled ... Read More
First Friday Re-cap! Tell-Tale Heart Exhibition Photos
EDGAR ALLAN POETELL-TALE HEART EXHIBITION OCTOBER 2 - NOVEMBER 1, 2009 Art in the Age 116 N 3rd St Philadelphia, PA 19106 Thanks to everyone for coming out Friday, October 2nd to support the ... Read More
TELL-TALE HEART EXHIBITION - OPENS FRIDAY!
Image: Nick Kulp, Detail of Third Eye, 2009, 2-color screen print on french paper EDGAR ALLAN POETELL-TALE HEARTEXHIBITION OCTOBER 2 - NOVEMBER 1, 2009Opening Reception: Friday, October 2, 6-8pm Art in the Age ... Read More
Prop Sneak Peeks of HAUNTED POE!
Michael Alltop, the producing artistic director of Haunted Poe, was kind enough to show me around the set development of the highly anticipated theater production yesterday. Located in South Philly, ... Read More
First Friday Exhibition Recap, Art in the Age Fall 2009 Group Show!
Thanks for everyone who made it out last Friday to attend the opening of Art in the Age's Fall 2009 Group Show! The event was fully packed from attendees admiring ... Read More
Art in the Age Fall 2009 Group Show TONIGHT 6-8pm!
ART IN THE AGEFALL 2009GROUP SHOW September 4 – 27, 2009Opening Reception: Friday, September 4th, 6 – 8pm Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction116 N 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106 Join us tonight, ... Read More
ART IN THE AGEFALL 2009GROUP SHOW September 4 – 27, 2009Opening Reception: Friday, September 4th, 6 – 8pm Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction116 N 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106 Art in the ... Read More
U.F.O. Sightings in 19th-Century Philadelphia at H.S.P.!
Philadelphia: Building a CommunityArthur Ross GalleryThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania1300 Locust StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107Monday ClosedTuesday 12:30-5:30 (last admittance at 4:45 p.m.)Wednesday 12:30-8:30 (last admittance at 7:45 p.m.)Thursday 12:30-5:30 (last admittance ... Read More
“Don’t Tread of Me”, as seen from Humphrys Flag Co. (Philadelphia)
This flag, otherwise known as the "Gadsden Flag", was designed by Christopher Gadsden, an American statesman and army general. However, the earliest known documentation of this flag was its use ... Read More
Benefit Event for Brat Productions, Haunted Poe tonight!
For those of you who are aware of one of Philadelphia's biggest upcoming events this October, Brat Productions, a local independent theatre group, will be performing Haunted Poe, a month ... Read More
Lecture Event at Art in the Age by Jacob Hellman and Phillip Taylor, August 20, 6-8pm
above photograph: (Jacob Hellman, Abandoned Brewery - Frankford & Norris, 2009, 3 C-Prints) PHILADELPHIA AND ITS MANUFACTURESLECTURE BY JACOB HELLMAN AND PHILLIP TAYLORTHURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 6-8PMART IN THE AGE OF MECHANICAL ... Read More
New Works by Chris Kline at B-2’s Coffee! (South Philly)
New Works by Chris Kline B-2'S COFFEE 1500 E Passyunk AvePhiladelphia, PA 19147 (215) 271-5520 For those who don't know Chris Kline, he has a nick name, Salty Snacks. When I asked where he ... Read More
August Exhibition Re-Cap! Philadelphia and its Manufactures
Philadelphia and its Manufactures 1859 & 2009 Photographs and Objects From Factories Here and Gone August 7 - 30, 2009 Store Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm ***Upcoming Lecture by Jacob Hellman ... Read More
A Love Letter For You, By Steve Powers…coming soon to a mural near you (Philly)
So, If I had the chance to write a love letter to Steve Powers, it would go something like this... Dear Steve Powers, I love your signs - the way they drape ... Read More
Upcoming Exhibition at Art in the Age: PHILADELPHIA AND ITS MANUFACTURES
Philadelphia and its Manufactures1859 and 2009Photographs and Objects From Factories Here and Gone August 7-30, 2009 Today, in Philadelphia, converted condominiums take names such as, "The Candy Factory" or "Sewing Factory Lofts," ... Read More
Is it “hip” to be an artist? You be the judge…..
Mass production and technology has finally arrived to the advantage or disadvantage of the crafter? Now, instead of paying a college semester's worth for a printmaking class, one can purchase ... Read More
The Future Is Here….Greyworld’s Kinetic Sculpture
When I think of the future, I think of robots and the end of the world. As far as Art, anything goes. Greyworld, a UK based group of artists, founded ... Read More
WORKSHOP OF THE WORLD—A Selective Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia of To-Day, The World's Greatest Workshop: America's largest ... Read More
CADAVER CORPSE at Space 1026 (Philadelphia)
Cadaver Corpse July 3 - 31, 2009 Space 1026 1026 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 www.space1026.com The term, corpse carries a rather dark stigma among most conversations, however, the traditional surrealist game, Exquisite ... Read More
July Exhibition Recap: HEX YES!
above photograph courtesy of Don Yoder, Hex Signs HEX YES! A Brief History of The Hex Sign and Its Many FormsJuly 3 – August 2, 2009 “Whatever the real meaning of the ... Read More
Buy your own hex sign at Zook’s Family Crafts!
Zook's Family Crafts: The Hex Place The Home of Jacob Zook's Original Hex Signs P.O. Box 176 3056 Route 30 EastParadise, PA 17562Phone: (717) 687-8329Fax: (717) 687-5670jacobzook@hexsigns.com Hex Sign: A geometric motif in ... Read More
Last chance:”New Works by Matthew Palladino and Eric Shaw”@ Space 1026!
New Works Matthew Palladino and Eric Shaw Space 1026 1026 Arch St. 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA www.space1026.com Exhibition ends Friday, June 26, 2009 Hours of operation: varies (noon to midnight) If you're into ... Read More
Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, Round 2! (Minus the Snow)
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center105 Seminary StreetPennsburg, PA 18073PH: 215-679-3103FAX: 215-679-8175 Hours: Tue – Fri: 9:00am – 4:00pmSat: 10:00am – 3:00pmSun: 1:00pm – 4:00pminfo@schwenkfelder.com http://www.schwenkfelder.com/ I had the brief pleasure once again heading ... Read More
First Friday, Re-cap, “SYMPATHETIC MAGIC”
This past Friday, Art in the Age hosted, Sympathetic Magic, introducing for the first time digital videos by Jacolby Satterwhite, Amy Lockhart, Jen Smith and window installation by Rio Robbins. ... Read More
Canning Workshop with Beth Brandon, June 21 at Preston’s Paradise!
The ability to purchase fresh food at outdoor farmer's markets on a daily basis are a privilege residents in California can relate to, however those of us on the east ... Read More
Rio Robbins, LANTERN LAUNCH this Saturday at Fairmount Park
Join Rio Robbins, one of the participating artists in Art in the Age's June exhibition, Sympathetic Magic as she performs Lantern Launch at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on Saturday, June ... Read More
JUNE AT AITA: SYMPATHETIC MAGIC, June 5 - 28, 2009
Please join us this Friday, June 5, 2009, 6-8pm, when guest curators, Courtney Dailey and Jackie Clay present Sympathetic Magic, an exhibition of digital media inspired by An Artwork in ... Read More
Andrew Jeffrey Wright, Solo Exhibition, “Movement I, Movement II and a Sculpture”
At first glance of the image promoting AJW's upcoming show, Movement I, Movement II and a Sculpture, I was very confused. The soft and romantic photograph of still life did ... Read More
I stumbled across The Philadelphia Print Shop wondering how it was possible that I had not known about them beforehand. Turns out, they've been in business for 20 years and ... Read More
ART + SOUL FOOD = GOOD TIMES IN PHILADELPHIA
I once dropped a course in college, titled, “Food Art” and it was probably the biggest mistake of my life. Turns out it was a weekly party and everyone got ... Read More
It's about that time of the year when all the bunny pictures and daisy decor are just getting to be too much. Luckily, there's BibliOdyssey, whose dedication to the online ... Read More
Kirkland Bray, AKA “Renaissance Man”
Art in the Age is fortunate to have the opportunity to sell unique merchandise that supports the quality and craft applied to its product, however, it is especially wonderful to ... Read More
Philagrafika 2010 - Classifieds
PHILAGRAFIKA 2010: THE GRAPHIC UNCONSCIOUS (JANUARY-APRIL 2010) In 2010 (seemed so far away before, but only 1 year away!), Philadelphia will host Philagrafika 2010: The Graphic Unconscious, an inaugural presentation of ... Read More
May Exhibition Highlights (Reverend Michael Alan’s Botanical Illustrations)
For the month of May, Art in the Age is exhibiting new works by Reverend Michael Alan inspired by the four seasons. He is also the exclusive artist for ROOT ... Read More
If I didn't rent, my house would probably look like a kaleidoscope because of my addiction to crazy wallpaper patterns. However, if you own your house or you dislike your ... Read More
DREAM WEAVERS, a weaving collective from Chicago (all SAIC alum), invite everyone who visits their blog to participate in an ongoing weaving project. They list six colors for you to ... Read More
SPRING 09 ARTISTS GROUP SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (April 3-26, 2009)
Art in the Age is proud to present April's Spring 09 Artists Exhibition featuring works by Julianne Ahn, Beth Brandon, Courtney Dailey, Robin McDowell and Ben Woodward. All these artists, ... Read More
Clare Rojas, Andrew Jeffrey Wright and Lydia Fong at NEW IMAGE ART (SF)
New Image Art presents, American Realities, new works by Clare Rojas, Andrew Jeffrey Wright and Lydia Fong (AKA Barry McGee). New Image Art Gallery 7908 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA ... Read More
POPOMOMO (Spring 09 Collection by Liz Wasserman)
POPOMOMO = post post-modern movement Liz Wasserman, an LA based sustainable fashion designer and fabulous friend of Phlily, unveiled her Spring 09 collection at LA Fashion Week. Her inspiration is stated ... Read More
Super Normal Philosophy–Excerpts by Jasper Morrison and Naoto Fukasawa
Furniture designer, Jasper Morrison and Industrial designer, Naoto Fukasawa give new meaning to the evolving aesthetic of the mundane, otherwise coined as, Super Normal. Read excerpts of personal quotes below ... Read More
2009 Art Star Craft Bazaar-Now Accepting Applications!
Megan Brewster and Erin Waxman, owners of Art Star Gallery and Boutique, are still accepting applications (Deadline: April 1, 2009) for the juried and much anticipated, Art Star Craft Bazaar. ... Read More
I LOVE TO COLOR!!!! Between the Lines: A Coloring Book of Drawings by Contemporary Artists
The minute I opened this book, Between the Lines: A Coloring Book of Drawings by Contemporary Artists, I got a whiff of the past--the scent of crayola crayons and endless ... Read More
Shadow’s Space Opening Exhibition (Philadelphia)
Damian Weinkrantz & Adam Wallacavage are proud to announce the opening of Shadow's Space Gallery (Fishtown/Kensington section of Philly) with an exhibition titled, Seriously Stupididity. (It's okay to stutter and ... Read More
Philly 2009 Fringe Call for Artists Jan 26-April 3
I've witnessed some of the best performance art on public transportation. Everyday people killing time is what makes me wonder, what else is out there? What isn't there enough of ... Read More
New Work by Amanda Clarke at Space 242 (Boston)
I know most of my recent exhibition posts have been limited to the local area, however, that's not to say that I never know of anything beyond the confines of ... Read More
Update: Neon Black by Bill McRight, Show Extended!(Philadelphia)
One of the best characteristics of Philadelphia is that you don't have to go far to see a movie, eat a slice of pizza, watch a street brawl, and then ... Read More
Great American Beer, 50 Brands That Shaped The 20th Century by Christopher B. O’Hara
I like beer. You probably like beer, too. If you are in need of something to talk about next time you are drinking a Rolling Rock aside from drunk dialing, ... Read More
Exhibition Review: Paper Crystals at Pageant Soloveev (Philadelphia)
Last Friday, Robin and I decided to dust our bicycles off and exhibition hop throughout Philadelphia. After a few hours and no traffic accidents, we managed to visit the Free ... Read More
Dumbo Arts Center, a non-profit contemporary arts organization located in Brooklyn, New York announces its open call to artists and curators alike to submit exhibition proposals for 2010! This is ... Read More
ATTN: Chicago! Learn How To Sew & Share The Warmth…
We all have our reasons for wanting to learn something new. I learned knitting because even if it meant risking carpal tunnel syndrome, Christmas was more affordable. I recall feeling ... Read More
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Day Has Finally Come!
After a month of deliberation, the day has finally arrived! We received so many entries for this exhibition, I am proud to celebrate not only the sixteen artists chosen, but ... Read More
Cure For Your Withdrawal from Figure Drawing? Try Dr. Sketchy!!!
I recall my favorite figure model in college as a rather obese, yet flexible woman who made for the most interesting and challenging drawings. Since then, my scarce encounters with ... Read More
One Fine Winter’s Day in Pennsylvania…..
On Monday, January 19, what started off as a romantic drive through rural Pennsylvania became none other than Old Man Winter at its best. Robin and I agreed to venture ... Read More
For All The Knitters & Spinners…
For the tragically home-bound individuals who love to knit or spin, I suggest you skip the trip to Jo-Anne's (no offense, Jo) and explore the resources at Marr Haven Wool ... Read More
For the Artistically Scientific and So Forth…
Every visual minded person can relate to those moments in the library when scrolling through an old book to find that one picture (cue beam of light from window). Unfortunately, ... Read More
James Castle (1899-1977) was deemed ineducable at an early age and lived in isolation as a deaf artist, yet, he created a profound body of work that encompassed his material ... Read More
All Artists in the Philly Area: The Importance of Documenting Your Work!
As much I like to argue that work is best represented by itself, there is no way to avoid the overwhelming convenience of the digital age. The best and only ... Read More
Today I decided to poke my nose into what appeared to be the most boring looking book in our library. Much to my surprise, it was easily one of the ... Read More
Winner of Best Book Title, Ever: Caleb Neelon’s Book of Awesome
When I was a kid I would flip through books just to see if any pictures would pop up. If I saw anything interesting, then I would decide if it ... Read More
Learn the Alphabet, Colonial-Style!
I recently went to Colonial Williamsburg (this one is hipster-free) for a spur-of-the-moment wedding (not mine) and had the chance to peek into some shop called, Tarpley's Store, to find ... Read More
