What exactly is formalism now? A new exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art attempts to address that very question in “Gone Formalism,” which runs from Jan. 21 through March 26. This show features work by six artists interested in the idea of form, including painter Mark Grotjahn, papier-mâché and found-object sculptor Jessica Jackson Hutchins and Charles Long, whose work (at right) takes its inspiration and materials from the Los Angeles River.
Also opening at the ICA is a site-specific exhibition titled “Holiday Home,” by architects Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos; work by Brian Tolle in celebration of Ben Franklin’s 300th birthday; and a large-sized wall painting by Ingrid Calame. For information on all upcoming events and exhibitions at the ICA call 215-898-5911 or go to the web site at www.icaphila.org.
Novel plant-based approach to a better, cheaper GLP-1 delivery system
Research led by Penn Dental’s Henry Daniell investigates the use of a lettuce-based, plant-encapsulated delivery platform as a new oral delivery of two GLP-1 drugs previously approved by the FDA in injectable form.
No brain, no gain: Neuronal activity enhances benefits of exercise
Research led by Penn neuroscientist J. Nicholas Betley and collaborators finds that hypothalamic neurons are essential for translating physical exertion into endurance, potentially opening the door to exercise-mimicking therapies.
In honor of Valentine's Day, and as a way of fostering community in her Shakespeare in Love course, Becky Friedman took her students to the University Club for lunch one class period. They talked about the movie "Shakespeare in Love," as part of a broader conversation on how Shakespeare's works are adapted.
In Becky Friedman’s English course Shakespeare in Love, undergraduate students analyze language, genre, and adaptation in the Bard’s plays through the lens of love.
Beating the heat: Designing cooling for bodies in motion
Dorit Aviv, director of Weitzman’s Thermal Architecture Lab, studies how humans, technology, and design intersect, paving the way for the development of novel approaches to cooling people efficiently.
