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    The Print Center Celebrates 100 Years of Its Annual International Competition

    Three finalists, including Philadelphia artist Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter, are featured in the milestone exhibition.

    Photographer Curran Hatleberg's 'Blood Green' Explores the Swamp

    The book is a companion to Hatleberg's earlier work 'River's Dream', capturing the quiet moments and reverie of life in the American South.

    Mosaic Artist Isaiah Zagar Dies at 86

    The Philadelphia-based artist was known for his sprawling mosaic murals across the city.

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    Mar. 3, 2026

    San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

    Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

    Mar. 2, 2026

    Isaiah Zagar, Creator of Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Dies at 86

    The renowned artist and mosaic muralist passed away due to complications from heart failure and Parkinson's Disease.

    Feb. 28, 2026

    Renowned Philadelphia Mosaic Artist Isaiah Zagar Dies at 86

    Zagar was known for his vibrant, mirrored dreamscapes across the city.

    Feb. 26, 2026

    Renowned artist Isaiah Zagar dies at 86

    Zagar was known for his vibrant mosaics that covered buildings and public spaces in South Philadelphia.

    Feb. 26, 2026

    Isaiah Zagar, Eccentric Philadelphia Mosaic Artist, Dies at 86

    Zagar was known for creating the immersive Philadelphia's Magic Gardens installation.

    Feb. 21, 2026

    Three Philly-area Museums Collaborate on Syd Carpenter Retrospective

    The Woodmere, Maguire, and Berman museums each take on different aspects of the sculptor's five-decade career.

    Feb. 21, 2026

    Remembering Mosaic Artist Isaiah Zagar

    Filmmaker Jeremiah Zagar reflects on his father's legacy of public art in Philadelphia

    Feb. 21, 2026

    National Gallery Honors American Impressionist Mary Cassatt

    Centennial Exhibition Celebrates the Life and Work of the Pioneering Artist

    Feb. 18, 2026

    Artist Crochets Giant Retro 'Dumb Phones' to Tap into Millennial Nostalgia

    Nicole Nikolich's fiber art exhibition 'user_history' explores the allure of simpler digital devices.

    Feb. 13, 2026

    Art Commission Approves Joe Frazier Statue Move to Art Museum

    Statue of legendary boxer to be relocated from sports complex to base of Art Museum steps

    Feb. 9, 2026

    AI Firm Challenges Authenticity of Van Eyck Paintings, Sparking Dispute with Art Historians

    Leading scholar says AI lacks the expertise to properly evaluate the Renaissance master's work.

    Feb. 8, 2026

    Philly Artist Debuts Regional Exhibit at Rowan University

    Devan Shimoyama's 'SHIFT' explores identity, transformation, and Black queerness through a reimagining of the Tarot deck.
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