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September 14, 2021
The Divine Comedy’s ‘Universal Message’ 700 Years LaterDante Alighieri’s cultural influence resonates 700 years after his death. Penn’s Italian studies have collaborated on a number of events commemorating the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death, including “Africana Dantes 2021,” an upcoming event at Kelly Writer’s House where four poets will offer creative responses to the “Divine Comedy.” Together with the Center for Italian Studies and Penn Live Arts they have also invited a world-renowned theater group from Ravenna, Teatro delle Albe, to return to campus in February 2022 to present a show focused on Dante.
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August 26, 2021
Announcing the inaugural exhibition of Annenberg Center’s new Arts LoungeThe Sachs Program for Arts Innovation and Penn Live Arts at the Annenberg Center are pleased to present Martha Rich: It goes by fast, an exhibition of new work by artist and Penn Alum Martha Rich (MFA ‘11) and the inaugural exhibition of the Annenberg Center’s Arts Lounge, a new hub for the creative community at Penn.
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August 19, 2021
Two Galleries are Featuring Work by Artist and Professor David HarttThis year four museums and two galleries are featuring work by artist and Professor David Hartt. His art is based on extensive historical research, connecting the past to the present through themes of race, culture, identity, migration. The works are made from varied materials, including photography, tapestry, video, music, instruments, furniture, plants, and even a currently blooming flower garden. In June, Hartt, who started teaching at Penn in 2015, was promoted to associate professor of fine arts, with tenure, in the Stuart Weitzman School of Design.
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August 19, 2021
Tshay Williams, Director of WITH MY OWN HANDS, will Play this year at BlackStar Film FestivalTshay Williams is a filmmaker and screenwriter who focuses on making portraits that celebrate Black lives. Williams has worked with a number of community-oriented media organizations including BlackStar Film Festival and Scribe Video Center. She is in development on her debut narrative short WITH MY OWN HANDS.
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August 19, 2021
Tshay Williams, Director of WITH MY OWN HANDS, is the Recipient of the Forman PrizeTshay Williams is a filmmaker and screenwriter who focuses on making portraits that celebrate Black lives. Williams has worked with a number of community-oriented media organizations including BlackStar Film Festival and Scribe Video Center. She is in development on her debut narrative short WITH MY OWN HANDS.