In my endless quest for poetry, I’ve written poems in all sorts of places around the country. Part of choosing where to live and who to make community with often has to do with who values you and your work.

Since I moved to Philly 15 years ago, I’ve witnessed the city going through what can only be described as an art renaissance. And though much of my content here is about MY experiences performing poetry, part of my tenure here has been getting to meet and work with some of the most influential artists, musicians, poets, curators, and dreamers. It’s being a part of what we are all creating together that keeps me continually inspired.

All that to say, I love to see @philamuseum and some of the other larger art institutions in our city become such a focal point to all this magic. Creating spaces that make the art even more accessible is such an important feat. I’ve been super grateful to be in the mix.

House Party last Saturday was truly transformative. With light, music, and so much bliss.

We were dancing. We were singing. We were a lit scene. And I’m still reminiscing on how cool this city can be when we dream all at once.

June 2023

📸 by @sinae_ig

12 | 06 | 2023

New work! Wow!!!!! This happened. I could never ever have imagined I would be in the same room as Sylvester Stallone...much less with my camera.

@philamuseum Thank you so much for this opportunity!

PMA Producers/Creative Direction: Paul Dien, Maggie Fairs, Luis Bravo, Gretchen Dykstra, Laura Coogan.

DP/Editor: Elizabeth Leitzell

Lighting Tech/Second Cam Op: Shane Wilson

Audio Engineer + Mixing: David Rainey

Photo by me taken during the AFSCME Convention in July 2022. @afscme and the @pma_union are fighting the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a fair contract, against unfair labor practices and planned a strike today to get movement in the matter. Keep fighting the good fight! #afscme #philamuseum #unionstrong #strongertogether #pmaunion (at Philadelphia Museum of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CilVjylr5K9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Coming of age during the dramatic cultural shifts of the 1960s and 70s, the artists in “Off the Wall: American Art to Wear” explored nontraditional materials and methods to create adventurous, deeply imaginative works.

“International Levi’s,” 1973, by Anna VA Polesny (Promised gift of The Julie Schafler Dale Collection) Photo by Otto Stupakoff © Julie Schafler Dale

Via Philamuseum

Vico Magistretti, Dalù Table Lamp, 1969; Re-edition 2005. Made by Artemide Italy. Via philamuseum

Inge Schön by Trude Fleischmann

Trude Fleischmann (1895-1990) ~ Inge Schön, ca. 1929. | src Philadelphia Museum of Art (Philamuseum)

Trude Fleischmann (1895-1990) ~ Inge Schön, ca. 1929. | src Philadelphia Museum of Art view more on wordPress

Today's #YearOfHours is @philamuseum 1945‑65‑10, a book of hours, use of Chartres, written in France, ca. 1445-1475. The seven large miniatures have been substantially retouched, especially noticeable in the faces and areas of skin.

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Une exceptionnelle exposition s’ouvre au musée de l’Orangerie. Courez-y avant le 29 mai. « Matisse. Cahiers d’art, le tournant des années 30 » nous plonge au coeur d’une décennie pendant laquelle le peintre va retrouver son envie de peindre en contribuant au débat opposant la ligne et la couleur depuis la renaissance. Sur cette période, la revue Les Cahiers d’art documente ce parcours. En 1930, Matisse dessine et sculpte aisément mais peine à peindre. Lors d’un voyage à Tahiti en passant par les Etats-Unis, il se régénère auprès du ciel bleu franc de New York et de la lumière jouant dans les eaux émeraudes des mers de l’Océanie. La commande d’une fresque murale pour la fondation Barnes clôt son périple. Ce sera « la danse». Pour cette fresque, Matisse invente la technique des papiers gouachés et découpés. Il écrit : «  Au lieu de dessiner le contour et d'y installer la couleur – l'un modifiant l'autre – je dessine directement dans la couleur ». L’artiste atteint l’équilibre parfait entre formes et couleurs. En miroir de la danse, les cahiers d’art disposent Guernica de Picasso. La similitude du processus créatif frappe, notamment l’utilisation de la photographie par les peintres pour jalonner l’avancement de leur oeuvre. A la fin des années 30, Matisse retrouve sa vitalité. La simplicité, la fraîcheur et l’éclat caractérisent l’ensemble de tableaux de nus ou de figures portant parures et blouses roumaines de la dernière salle. Vous cherchez votre prochaine exposition ? Abonnez-vous à mon compte Instagram paris_aimelart @museeorangerie @museematissenice @philamuseum @clairebernardi @cahiersdart @paris_aimelart @paris @timeoutparis @quefaireaparis @paris.explore @paris_art_com @artaparis @paris_culture @expositionparis.info @paris_love_street @parismusees @vivreparis #orangeriemuseum #matisse #henrimatisse #clairebernardi #cahiersdart #ceciledebray #annee30 #histoiredelart #artmoderne #dessin #ArtExhibition #ParisMuseum #SortirAParis #parisaimelart #paris_aimelart #parisexpos #parisexposition #exposparis #paris #exposition #parismusees #parisculturel #quefaireaparis #artparis #parisart #parislife #parissecret #culture #expo (à Musée de l'Orangerie) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVeTcFIyBE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#Repost @mara_ernst19 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Dancing in the Moulin Rouge(1890). #art #painter #caricaturist #printmaker #frenchartist #impressionism #postimpressionism #modernart #artisticrealism #interior #people #dancing #moulinrouge #paris #masterpiece #henritoulouselautrec #artlovers #dailyart #artoninstagram #instaart #artcollection #virtualart #artgallery #artcollector #art #kunst #philadelphiamuseumofart @philamuseum #toulouselautrec #henritoulouselautrec https://www.instagram.com/p/CnaYNI5LTJG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We love our participants at the @dementiaaction! This beautiful Monet won "Best in Show" during a recent therapeutic art session while visiting one of our favorites, the @philamuseum! Astonishingly, our experience of this painting is based on a mere fifth of what's actually there: height and width, paint on canvas. The other 80% of our perception is fabricated by our own creative imaginations. Do you see Beauty here? It is but in the eye of the beholder. We're so grateful to our partner museums for making their artworks available to people at the grassroots! #loveart #seniors #hospice #hospitals #digitalArtBook #VAMedicalCenters #nursinghomes #nonprofit #therapeuticart #museums #artbook #volunteer #donate #charity #dallasmuseumofart #artexperience #love #art #greatnonprofits #artforallages #givingtuesday https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce3wjwiu3i-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What a lovely day in the at the @philamuseum , fairmount park, tending the garden and throwing pots. I love days like today! 🎨🌾🏺🎨🌾🏺 #philadelphia #art #waterworks #garden #gardening #ceramics #artist #slowlife #positivity #positive #city (at Bucks County, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdexy8HsTll/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Joseph Fischer (German, 1769-1822)

“A Jewish Synagogue in Vienna”, 1798

Threads: @philamuseum

Some of my favorites from Matisse in the 30’s at @philamuseum! Ends soon so get over there asap. (at Philadelphia Museum of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn5Os0Rpdsl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Achille Castiglioni, "Bavero" Teapot with Lid, 2001. Porcelain. Alessi, Italy. Via philamuseum

If you’re a @rockymovie fan and you visit #philadelphia #pennsylvania make sure you hang with Mike Kunda from @theyophillyrockyfilmtour he will take you to key scene locations around the city of brotherly love! #rocky @officialslystallone @slystalloneshop #mightymicksgym @philamuseum (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnbPwm_M7A8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=