Past Present Projects

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Curator of site-responsive exhibitions and publisher of Past Present Journal.
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Archive of the Air is the current exhibition at Past Present Projects. It is a reflection on artist residency experiences through artwork, ephemera, and narrative.

Works are on view by Jaime Alvarez, Tabitha Arnold, Black Quantum Futurism, Jen Blazina, Scout Cartagena, Leigh Davis, Monroe Isenberg, Cindy Stockton Moore, Gülfidan Özmen and Leo Tecosky.

Image: Leigh Davis, Workshops video still

#Philly #ContemporaryArt #Glass #Photography #Tapestry #FoundObjects #VideoArt #Art

The protection and preservation of the dunes is the underlying message of this project. The artist’s process will not involve disturbing or removing any natural materials from the environment. Monroe Isenberg is interested in the ability of American Beach Grass to build dunes and shape sand–essentially sculpting the landscape. His week-long residency project visually activates the creative potential of Beach Grass through a process whereby the motion of Beach Grass in wind creates drawings.

Talia Greene, Precarious Balance, 2015, archival pigment prints. Currently on view in Natural History at Past Present Projects Gallery. Open Thurs-Sat 12-5 at the Bok Building in South Philly.

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Maria Dumlao, "Naturalized," 2022, archival inkjet print on canvas on view in "Natural History" at our gallery in South Philadelphia's Bok Building through January 28th.

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These photos by Mia Moffett capture details of the Lazaretto building, the historic quarantine station for Philadelphia. Prints are available in our shop where proceeds support our free programming. Shot in black and white in 2006, 12” x 12” Signed and numbered. Editions of 12 each.

Images will be in an upcoming exhibition at the Lazaretto, “Afterlives."

#Lazaretto #Quarantine #BlackAndWhitePhotography #ArchitecturalPhotography #FederalStyleArchitecture #Architecture #Photography #Philadelphia

Can you believe this is cut paper? This is a detail of hermit warblers in Talia Greene’s exquisite “After Audubon” series of gouache, acrylic, and cut paper works, on view now as part of “Natural History.” Our gallery in South Philadelphia is open Thursdays – Saturdays 12 –5pm and by appointment.

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Natural History - Maria Dumlao and Talia Greene — Past Present Projects

Natural History is an exhibition of artworks by Maria Dumlao and Talia Greene. Both artists critically examine the ways that humans have altered the natural environment to suit their interests, while simultaneously expressing wonder and affection for nature.

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Works by four contemporary artists feel right ‘at home’ in the Studio where Wharton Esherick worked and lived in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Wharton Esherick Museum preserves, maintains, and exhibits the sculptures and furnishings of 20th century American artist Wharton Esherick, allowing visitors to wander – and wonder – through the artist’s handbuilt working and living spaces.

#contemporaryart #whartonesherick #contemporarycraft #studiocraft #trompeloeil #woodworking #installation #art

Past Present Magazine No. 2 has arrived. This issue is 55 pages and features interviews with Maria Dumlao, Suchitra Mattai and Linda Gail Sanders. Leila Cartier of CraftNOW covers the Venice Biennale, we review "A Spirit of Gift, A Place of Sharing" at Hancock Shaker Village and more.

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After we close the gallery tomorrow, we'll be heading over to visit some friends at Velocities in the Chocolate Factory building.

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