May 25, 2017
Sponsored by Visit Philadelphia, “Revolutionary: A Pop-Up Street Art Exhibition" debuts in Philadelphia's Historic District today, Thursday, May 25.
Conrad Benner, founder and editor of street art photo-blog Streets Dept, curated the art exhibition. He chose 13 street artists (one for each of the stars featured on the original American flag) to depict their interpretation of "revolution."
The artists' work can be viewed in 13 locations, both indoors and outdoors, in Old City, Society Hill and the Delaware River waterfront.
Artist | Exhibit Name | Location |
Nero | "You Belong Here" | Franklin Square |
Shawn Theodore | "A Reminder" | Elfreth’s Alley |
A Brilliant Dummy | "Fearless" | The Moshulu |
Emily Smith Satis | "Out to Sea" | FringeArts |
Yasmine Mustafa and Monica O. | "Birth Lottery" | African American Museum in Philadelphia |
Joe Boruchow | "Transition 3" | Spruce Street Harbor Park |
Ishknits | "I Will Answer Injustice with Justice" | Shambles at Headhouse Square |
Michelle Angela Ortiz | "Se Siento El Miedo" | Old City District Headquarters |
Zoe Cohen | "Shkoyach" | National Museum of American Jewish History |
Karina Puente | "Papel Picado: Oil Spill Consciousness" | La Colombe (Independence Mall) |
Lisa Kelley | "Epidemic" | Arch Street Meeting House |
Carlos Lopez Rosa | "Abriendo Camino" | Betsy Ross House |
Nick Cassway | "Tripartite" | Arden Theatre Company |
Thursday, May 25 through Tuesday, July 4
Free
Philadelphia's Historic District