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Linda Nochlin (1931–2017), feminist art historian and Bryn Mawr College professor; Martin Nodell (1915–2006), comic book artist and creator of the original Green Lantern; Charles Willson Peale (1741–1827), artist and progenitor of the Peale family of American artists; Edmund R. Purves (1897–1964), architect; William H. Rau (1855–1920 ...
The List of artists in the Philadelphia Museum of Art handbook of the collections is a list of the artists indexed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art museum guide. The guide, with an introduction by Anne D'Harnencourt, was produced as a 25th anniversary gift by the Museum Associates in 1995.
Chuck Treece (born May 30, 1964) is an American musician and professional skateboarder from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1984, he became famous for being the first African-American skateboarder to be featured on the cover of Thrasher magazine.
Celebrating 50 years of The Philadelphia International Records with a list of essential Philly Soul tracks. 20 Best Philly Sound Songs of All Time Marcus Shorter
In 1960, he recorded "On the Way to Cape May", a song about a man and woman falling in love on their way to Cape May, New Jersey. The song, written by Maurice "Buddy" Nugent, is a summertime anthem for the Philadelphia, Delaware Valley, and South Jersey areas. The song became popular without the push of a major record label.
Robert Hazard (né Rimato; [1] August 21, 1948 – August 5, 2008) [2] was an American rock musician from Philadelphia.He wrote, composed, [3] and recorded (as a demo) the song "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" in 1979, which was recorded in 1983 by Cyndi Lauper who turned it into a best-selling hit. [4]
Tindley's "I Do, Don't You" inspired the composer Thomas A. Dorsey, who credited Tindley with the innovation of gospel music. Tindley composed most of his works between 1901 and 1906, and was known for his booming preaching style. [29] Philadelphia has produced a number of popular gospel acts, most famously the singer Clara Ward.
The Philadelphia Ten, also known as The Ten, was a group of American female artists who exhibited together from 1917 to 1945.The group, eventually numbering 30 painters and sculptors, exhibited annually in Philadelphia and later had traveling exhibitions at museums throughout the East Coast and the Midwest.