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EDITOR'S PICK Local look
Philadelphia native Zoe Strauss only started taking pictures when
she received a camera for her 30th birthday, six years ago. Since then,
the self-taught photographer has made a point of chronicling people
and places in the city that have been overlooked. Her arresting and
moving images have received numerous accolades, including a 2005 Pew
Fellow Award and an invitation to participate in the 2006 Whitney Biennial—the
only Philadelphia artist to be asked. On April 21, Strauss presents
an installation of her photographs and a slide show at the Institute
of Contemporary Art, including “Gram’s butcher shop (1607
W. Susquahanna Ave.),” at right. Through July 30, Strauss will
transform ICA’s ramp space with slides that focus on themes of
desire. Also opening on April 21 are, “Make Your Own Life: Artists
In and Out of Cologne;” “Candida Höfer: Architecture
of Absence;” and “Soft Sites.” An exhibition walkthrough
for members runs from 5 to 6 p.m.; reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at the
ICA, 118 S. 36th St. For more information, call 215-898-7108 or go
to: www.icaphila.org. —HD |
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