35 stories by "Pamela J. Forsythe"
Digital or in-person attendees of 'An Inner World' at Arthur Ross Gallery will discover a world at home in the brush strokes of 17th-century Dutch masters. Pamela Forsythe reviews.
A visit to the recently reopened Philadelphia Museum of Art reveals 'New Grit: Art & Philly Now,' the inaugural contemporary exhibition at the heart of it all. Pamela Forsythe reviews.
Famed Philadelphia sports journalist Ray Didinger shares 50 years of a historic career in his new memoir, 'Finished Business.' Pamela Forsythe reviews.
A new online exhibition from Drexel's Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection explores what we wore in the pandemic. Pamela Forsythe reviews.
The Print Center's 95th Annual International Competition Exhibition showcases three artists out of hundreds of entrants, and, for the first time, presents the winning art digitally. Pamela F…
'I Am an American!,' a new digital exhibition from the Rosenbach, explores the life, work, and passion of author, educator, and activist Alice Dunbar-Nelson. Pamela Forsythe reviews.
A new exhibition, now accessible online from the Museum of the American Revolution, explores the years when women had the right to vote in New Jersey, long before the 19th Amendment. Pamela …
'The Defender: The Battle to Protect the Rights of the Accused in Philadelphia' traces the history of Philly's famous public defender office, and the challenges it still faces. Pamela Forsyt…
Two local educators use their friendship and their expertise to explore the sensitive topic of transracial adoption in 'Do Right By Me: Learning to Raise Black Children in White Spaces.' Pam…
'The Health of the Commonwealth' recounts 250 years of medical practice in Pennsylvania"a particularly relevant slice of history in the age of COVID. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.
From the Founders' reading lists to the bridges, architecture, and artists that define Philly's look today, 'Salut! France Meets Philadelphia' proves that French style is part of our city's …
In '(Un)Making Monuments,' The Print Center asks how we handle tributes to a traumatic past: whether they're defaced, reimagined, or removed, these monuments continue to tell us about oursel…
In a new exhibition at Arthur Ross Gallery, also available to experience digitally, four artists dig deep into contemporary consumption, historic tragedy, and cultural heritage, all with the…
Around the world and especially in the US, women are still campaigning for equality. A livestreamed panel discussion explained some little-known history and reminded us what happens when pol…
In late September, Arthur Ross Gallery hosted a virtual conversation about the state of public art, looking to the past, present, and future of Philly monuments. Pam Forsythe listened in.
Are Philly elections a foregone conclusion? No, says 'Philadelphia Battlefields,' a new book on political upstarts from Rendell to Rhynhart. Pamela Forsythe reviews.
Millions of 'Life' magazine subscribers devoured images and stories that became iconic windows on the world. 'Life Magazine and the Power of Photography,' now digitally accessible, explores …
City-dwellers and suburbanites tired of staying home should try 'A Girl of the Limberlost,' an early 20th-century treasure ripe for rediscovery by pandemic-weary readers. Pamela Forsythe rev…
South Philly's Da Vinci Art Alliance debuts an art exhibition for the COVID era. 'Colors of Hope,' now up in the all-digital Gallery X, reminds us that better times are waiting. Pamela Forsy…
Doylestown native and national pundit and author Michael Smerconish staked his career on a middle ground in an increasingly polarized world. 'Clowns to the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right' c…
Horticultural inspiration is growing this spring with Linda Eirhart's 'The Winterthur Garden Guide: Color for Every Season.' Pamela Forsythe reviews.
'Stan Hochman Unfiltered' highlights an iconic Philly voice that took readers beyond the stats. Pamela Forsythe reviews.
Helen Frankenthaler, whose prints are enjoying simultaneous exhibitions at Arthur Ross and PAFA, said that a really good picture looks like it happened in one stroke. Pamela Forsythe reviews.
The Print Center's yearly competition draws hundreds of entries from around the world, bringing photography and printmaking beyond traditional practice. Pam Forsythe reviews.
A sprawling new exhibition on Philly's own mid-century renaissance takes us into spring 2020, encountering both famous and little-known cultural touchstones, from posters and books to archit…
