Ongoing

Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibition

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

THE PHILADELPHIA ETHICAL SOCIETY presents Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibition Collier Gallery and Weston Room* May 3 through 29, 2023 Souls Shot Portrait Project pairs fine artists with families and friends of victims of gun violence. The artists create portraits using diverse approaches and emphasize the individuality and uniqueness of the victims portrayed. The exhibition is a truly moving tribute. [...]

Muslim Women and the Veil: Where’s the Misogyny?

Hibba Abugideiri Villanova University  Why do Muslim women wear the veil, especially in the United States? Are face veils signs of oppression? Is Islam a misogynistic religion? And why has a 14 X 14 piece of cloth obsessed the West for over a century and endured as a symbol with global resonance? Abugideiri addresses misconceptions [...]