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9.18

Ulysses Jenkins Exhibit

The ICA presents the first major retrospective of the work of Ulysses Jenkins, a video artist from Los Angeles whose work rose to prominence in the 1970s and has been an influence on contemporary art since. The exhibition is co-curated by Meg Onli and Erin Christovale.

10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St.

9.21

Plastic Waste

Plastic bottle, wrap, and containers

Professors of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of Arts & Sciences discuss polymer waste as a global societal challenge, as well as recent efforts on polymer upcycling. This event is part of Climate Week.

3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Virtual

9.22

1.5 Minute Climate Lecture

Bronze sculpture of Benjamin Franklin.

As part of Climate Week at Penn, the School of Arts & Sciences resumes its *1.5 Minute Climate Lectures series, which sound the alarm about climate change and propose constructive responses.

12:00p.m.

Benjamin Franklin Statue, College Green

9.25

The Stories We Wear

Penn Museum Mongolian outfit in case

Penn Museum presents a special celebration of the new exhibition, "The Stories We Wear." The exhibition showcases clothing, accessories, and jewelry spanning 2,500 years, revealing how items we wear are an expression of identity. A series of pop-up talks, art activities, and performances throughout the day will mark the opening.

10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

Exterior of Penn Museum in daylight.

History Alive

Participating kids learn about the Greek mythology-based history of the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” novel series.

For more information, visit penn.museum.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.

Virtual

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