VISUAL ARTS

    Remnants of a City: Leroy Johnson’s Philadelphia

    Remnants of a City: Leroy Johnson’s Philadelphia

    Presented by Philadelphia's Magic Gardens at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

    January 14-February 19, 2011


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    Remnants of a City: Leroy Johnson’s Philadelphia showcases the prolific paintings and "street remnant” sculptures of lifelong Philadelphian Leroy Johnson. Miniature street scenes created with found objects are juxtaposed against paintings layered over salvaged movie posters, highlighting the artist’s daily journey along the Market-Frankford line. Together, these pieces will transform the gallery walls of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens into a cityscape of recycled materials and urban debris. This exhibition reveals an ongoing fascination with—and visual love letter to—his beloved city. Remnants of a City bears witness to the community's perpetual growth and decay, weaving a powerful, intensely personal story. Boldly wrestling topics such as racism, violence, oppression and the need for creative expression, Johnson captures the grit of Philadelphia and offers hope for its future.


    • At-a-
      Glance

      • Venue Info

        Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

        1020-1022 South Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19147

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        $5
        Reduced prices for children
        Public reception is free.

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        January 14-February 19, 2011

      • Accessibility Info

          Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.