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PAFA Hosts The Review Panel Philadelphia on Nov. 18

PAFA Hosts The Review Panel Philadelphia on Nov. 18  

"The highlight of formal art criticism in Philadelphia" - theartblog.org

 
PHILADELPHIA (November 2, 2015) -- The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) announces the lineup for the next edition of The Review Panel Philadelphia, an annual series of four panel discussions about contemporary art moderated by artcritical.com's David Cohen. Each panel will feature a group of distinguished critics to critique exhibitions on view in Philadelphia.
 
On Wednesday, November 18 at 6 p.m., David Cohen will be joined by guest panelists Sharon Butler, Edward Epstein and Clint Jukkala.

The Review Panel Philadelphia is free to the public and takes place in PAFA's Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, 118 North Broad Street. Each panel discussion runs approximately 90 minutes and features a brief presentation about the exhibitions under review, followed by a critical debate and an opportunity for the audience to respond.
 
The season's second installment of The Review Panel Philadelphia will discuss the following exhibitions, chosen in advance by David Cohen and his panelists:

Inspired by the popular series of New York-based public programs founded in 2004 by artcritical.com and moderated by David Cohen, The Review Panel Philadelphia creates an informed dialogue about Philadelphia's art and artists and connects students and the public with the local arts community. 

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Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is America's first school and museum of fine arts. A recipient of the 2005 National Medal of Arts, PAFA is a recognized leader in fine arts education with a  world-class permanent collection of American art.
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Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is the United States’ first school and museum of fine arts. A recipient of the National Medal of Arts, PAFA offers a world-class collection of American art, innovative exhibitions of historic and contemporary American art, and educational opportunities in the fine arts. The PAFA Museum aims to tell America's diverse story through art, expanding who has been included in the canon of art history through its collections, exhibitions, and public programs, while classes educate artists and appreciators with a deep understanding of traditions and the ability to challenge conventions. PAFA’s esteemed alumni include Mary Cassatt, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, William Glackens, Barkley L. Hendricks, Violet Oakley, Louis Kahn, David Lynch, and Henry Ossawa Tanner.