Philadelphia’s Forgotten Forebears: How Pennsylvania Erased The Lenape From Local History
In this poignant essay Dan Shurley looks at the mistreatment of the Lenape in Pennsylvania and how historic Philadelphia still manages to misrepresent and largely ignore the city's native people > more
Missing Public Art Work Of Progress Plaza Uncovered
Contributor Sherry Howard tracks down the lost busts of the "Rotunda of Achievement" at Progress Plaza in North Philly > more
Pride And Prejudice: Honor LGBT History With Rizzo Statue Removal
For Pride Month, Ali Roseberry-Polier takes a look at Frank Rizzo's legacy of aggression towards Philly's LGBT community and opines why his divisive monument should be moved > more
Replicas Of William Rush Originals Return To Fairmount Water Works
Missing for decades, two signature sculptures come home to Fairmount Water Works. A. Leonard Pundt has the details on how conservation efforts and carefully-crafted reproductions brought the iconic public artwork back to life > more
Monument Lab: A City-Wide Art Museum That Asks Us To “Leave Fingerprints”
We ought to write our own history, say the organizers of Monument Lab, who launch their multi-week public art and civic introspection festival today in the wake of Charlottesville, Dallas, and Durham. Nathaniel Popkin catches up with Monument Lab founder Paul Farber, who asks us all, "What is an appropriate monument for Philadelphia today?" > more
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