In keeping with our tradition of extending our virtual self into the tangible world -- and expanding upon our role as a cross-denominational hub for visual art activity in our region -- InLiquid has partnered with Art Matters to present a regular series of columns, InLiquid InPrint, that provide news and commentary from InLiquid's perspective.

Art Matters is a monthly publication providing in depth coverage of the arts throughout the Philadelphia region.

InLiquid InPrint May 2007 "Renaissance My Foot" by James Rosenthal. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint April 2007 On the occasion of InLiquid's DesignPhiladelphia exhibition, Showroom, Joan Smith encourages closer attention to our everyday near environments. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint February 2007 Joan K. Smith comments on the dearth of real art journalism in our mainstream media, a trend that runs counter to public recognition of the importance of art to society. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint November 2006 James Rosenthal offers his "Twelve Steps to Becoming an Art Star." Read the article

InLiquid InPrint September 2006 James Rosenthal addresses the need for viable contemporary galleries that are successfully engaged in the commercial scene. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint August 2006 Joan K. Smith notes that, contrary to popular belief, there is present-tense world class art activity in Philadelphia, but these projects don't always get the local recognition they deserve. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint June 2006 James Rosenthal finds that a booming art market doesn't necessarily coincide with a boom in ground-breaking art. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint March 2006 On the occasion of "DesignPhiladelphia" and InLiquid's "Immersion" collaboration with Minima and klip//collective, Joan K Smith challenges the tendency of the fine arts community to segregate design into a separate realm. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint December 2005 Alex Sadvari looks into the ongoing artist live/work space dilemma, and the potential of initiatives such as Artspace. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint, November 2005 James Rosenthal reflects on the Philadephia art scene in relation to New York, and how our city might pump up its profile to attract more artists. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint, October 2005 Joan K. Smith discusses LINC/Leveraging Investments in Creativity's current activity in Philadephia, and the various benefits it may open to our art community. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint, August 2005 Curator Emily Zimmerman discusses InLiquid's latest New Media project, Alphaville Under Construction. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint, July 2005 James Rosenthal visits the Armory Show. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint, June 2005 Emily Zimmerman discusses Wireless Philadelphia and the potential the proposed plan has to stimulate the development of technology and new media based projects. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint, May 2005 James Rosenthal comments on his observations as a freelance art critic, examining the role the region plays on the art market and in turn its impact on the artist and the work they create. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint, April 2005 Joan K. Smith discusses the recently released RAND report which challenges the notion that art needs to be justified in quantifiable terms. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint, March 2005 John Murphy talks about the viewer's role in Viewpoint, InLiquid's current exhibition at the Painted Bride Cafe Gallery. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint, February 2005 Joan K. Smith addresses the apparent shortage of exhibition venues in Philadelphia and the broader issue of art and audience. Read the article

InLiquid InPrint, January 2005 Joan K. Smith presents the history of InLiquid.com and discusses the motivation behind our programming and its relevance to the virtual and real world visual arts community. Read the article


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