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Brandon K. Baker

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    Articles from Brandon K. Baker
    ICA debuts first major retrospective of pioneering video artist
    Video screen and photographs hung on a wall

    Behind-the-scenes photographs of Ulysses Jenkins at work and a monitor displaying a video piece, located inside the ICA for the retrospective exhibit “Without Your Interpretation.” (Image: Eric Sucar)

    ICA debuts first major retrospective of pioneering video artist

    In ‘Without Your Interpretation,’ the Institute of Contemporary Art showcases the work of Ulysses Jenkins, a pivotal influence on contemporary art for more than 50 years.
    A ‘surreal’ experience as students move into New College House West
    Penn President Amy Gutmann and a student elbow-bump as a greeting

    Alberto Abad, a new resident of New College House West, elbow-bumps Penn President Amy Gutmann. President Gutmann welcomed new students during Move-In and toured the house alongside students and staff on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021.

    A ‘surreal’ experience as students move into New College House West

    One-hundred and forty-three members of the first residents to live in New College House moved in on Friday, Aug. 27, marking the second phase of Move-In and the opening of a new facility on campus.
    A fountain, its steps, and its garden—restored
    Step Fountain and surrounding garden flowers

    The Step Fountain at the Morris Arboretum, newly restored alongside a series of newly planted garden beds. (Image: Rachel Browne)

    A fountain, its steps, and its garden—restored

    In a photo essay, see the newly restored Step Fountain and surrounding garden beds at the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania.
    In Zoë Ryan, a collaborative new leader for the ICA
    Zoë Ryan in front of brick wall ICA Director Zoë Ryan pictured on campus in July 2021.

    In Zoë Ryan, a collaborative new leader for the ICA

    Zoë Ryan began her role as director of the Institute of Contemporary Art in November. Here, a look at Ryan’s time at the ICA so far and what’s ahead for the institution.
    The Sachs Program announces winners of AAPI grants
    Palawan seascape and boat with clouds in distance

    A photo of Palawan. Islands in the province of Palawan were the first to come under Spanish influence and is where archaeologists have found the first signs of human life in the Philippines. The region serves as a starting point for telling indigenous stories in Jo Tiongson Perez’s children’s book that will retell eight indigenous Philippine stories. (Image: Michael Perez)

    The Sachs Program announces winners of AAPI grants

    Fourteen projects will be funded as part of the program’s responsive call for proposals in support of Asian-American and Pacific Islander artists at Penn.
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