Art & Design Salvage City: Recycling History One Object at a Time One person’s trash is another person’s treasure, especially in the world of architectural salvage. Jacqueline Drayer takes a look at a new art exhibition at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens through the lens of the city’s reclaimed materials industry
City Life Mütter Museum Goes Viral With New Influenza Pandemic Exhibition The Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia examines the Influenza Pandemic of 1918-19 with a multimedia exhibition, walking tours, and a chorus-led parade up Broad Street. Kimberly Haas has the story
History Tonight Is Forever Honors Stonewall Riots & Philly LGBT Activism History A new art installation at William Way LGBT Community Center connects local and national moments in gay liberation history. Ali Roseberry-Polier takes a look
Art & Design New Exhibit Invites Visitors Inside The Life Of Row Houses “Rowhouse Workshop,” an exhibition devoted to the culture of Philly’s most iconic residential form, opens on Friday, June 7 at Cherry Street Pier. Michael Bixler has the details
Photography Architecture Trips The Light Fantastic in Philly After Dark The Athenaeum of Philadelphia shines a light on local architecture at night with their illuminating exhibition, “Philly After Dark.” Greg Prichard has this review
Urbanism Rare Books Department At FLP Examines A City In Transition Affordable housing, displacement and gentrification, demolition for redevelopment–sounds a lot like today’s local headlines, but Philly has been dealing with these issues for decades. This and more is addressed in the new exhibition, “Philadelphia: The Changing City,” now on view at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Ali Roseberry-Polier has the review
Photography Ours To Lose Captures West Philly Landmarks In Decline Photographer Vincent Feldman delivers a eulogy for neglected neighborhood anchors in his new exhibition. Michael Bixler has this interview
Art & Design Fading Philadelphia Finds Sanctuary In Sacred Lands Artist Drew Leshko traces the history of Fishtown through architectural miniatures in his new exhibition
