IN THE WORLD Archives

Recognizing Japanese American Activism in the Watanabe Collection

On Mary Ishimoto Watanabe’s legacy of celebrating Japanese heritage in Philadelphia.

Teaching artist Lisa Volta draws connections between the accomplished artists she admires and the budding ones she mentors

In a series of recordings, mixed-media artist Dindga McCannon talks about life, work, and naming her plants

The Philly-based Peruvian artist on the beliefs and choices that have shaped her career

A photographic journey to unearth the relics of a defunct streetcar that once ran the length of the city

What is it like to encounter a work of great ceremonial value and personal meaning in a museum?

Photographer James Izlar spotlights Boujee Mustard, a local artist with a keen eye and a deep love for her city

How a Kyiv-based artist imagined her nation’s invaders and the mystery that surrounded them.

Shining a light on Philly institutions engaged in deeply impactful community-building activities