Topic: Mural Arts Philadelphia
The Citizen Recommends: Embracing the Light
Mural Arts Philadelphia and First Person Arts have partnered on a community project that explores the pain of suicide through theater and art. See the performance on March 16
By Natalie Pompilio
American Hairitage
DeJeonge Reese’s art grapples with culture, history and the ways Black women have long faced discrimination.
By Courtney DuChene
Art for Change: The Paper Cutter
Whether he’s allowing local architecture to inspire his intricate cut paper artworks or designing street art to fit into unexpected spaces, artist Joe Boruchow keeps a close eye on Philadelphia.
By RJ Rushmore
The Citizen Recommends: The 7th Ward Tribute
A sweeping public exhibition brings to life a remarkable (and remarkably under-appreciated) piece of Black history in Philadelphia
By Christine Speer Lejeune
Art Is Social Justice
In an excerpt from a new book commemorating the Barnes Foundation’s 100th anniversary, Mural Arts’ Jane Golden and the Barnes’s Valerie Gay argue for art as a tool for social justice
By Martha Lucy
Art for Change: The Reluctant Queer Futurist
Kah Yangni, muralist and illustrator, imagines a world where queer people are free to thrive
By RJ Rushmore
Guest Commentary: Jane Golden’s Arts Agenda
Mural Arts Philadelphia’s executive director delivered a message from the arts to candidates at a forum last month. Here’s what she told them
By Jane Golden
Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2022: Black Thought On Art, Music and the City
Come see The Roots’ frontman and other fearless art trailblazers at The Philadelphia Citizen’s 5th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival on December 15
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy