Fred Bernstein of the New York Times writes, “From the Barnes Foundation’s new building in downtown Philadelphia, it’s three miles to the 2600 block of Germantown Avenue, a shabby commercial strip that is turning out to be another stellar place to look at painting.” The Mural Arts Program’s exciting new project, Philly Painting, by Dutch artists Haas & Hahn, was officially announced last week at a preview with Philadelphia Mayor Nutter and City Council President Darrell Clarke. Read Fred’s story here.
- Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia where the artists Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn are giving the facades a colorful makeover. Fred A. Bernstein