Bohémienne presented by Era Contemporary at The Arts League
Description
BOHÉMIENNE exhibition brings together contemporary art, publishing, and performance in celebration of the artists and cultural figures who create worlds beyond convention.
Presented by Era Contemporary at The Arts League of Philadelphia, with curation by Jessica Libor and gallery direction by Jo Gamel, the exhibition explores the enduring spirit of bohemia as a space of creative freedom, experimentation, and self-invention. The gallery will feature contemporary artworks alongside art publications, including Create! Magazine, The Untitled Magazine, and New Visionary Magazine, as well as other written works.
Bohémienne exhibition explores Bohemia as a transhistorical state of mind: a timeless creative ethos where freedom, beauty, imagination, and artistic courage transcend convention. Bringing together visual art, literature, and print culture, the exhibition traces this enduring spirit from nineteenth-century Paris and Poe's Philadelphia to contemporary artists and writers who continue to shape culture through lives devoted to creative expression.
Join us for the opening reception on Sunday, October 11, featuring a special performance by Alex Tatarsky at 7:30 PM.
Tatarsky is a New York and Philadelphia-based performer, writer, and experimental clown artist whose work moves between performance art, comedy, poetry, physical theater, dance-theater, and improvised rant. Through absurdity, humor, and direct interaction with audiences, their performances examine the construction of identity, narrative, power, and community. Tatarsky has presented work in MoMA PS1, the 2024 Whitney Biennial, and is a recipient of a 2020 Pew Fellowship and a 2025 Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grant to Artists in Performance Art/Theater.
Gallery
Agenda
- 5:00 pm
Opening reception begins 5:00–7:30 PM: Exhibition viewing, publications, and refreshments
5:00 PM: Opening reception begins, viewing, publications, refreshments 7:30 PM: Performance by Alex Tatarsky 8:00-9:00 PM: Reception and exhibition viewing continue 9:00 PM: Closing time
FAQs
- Is the event free?
Yes, but we request RSVPs in order to approximate provisions
- Is an RSVP required?
Please RSVP
- May guests arrive after 5:00 PM?
Yes, entry will continue all night, but guests are asked to avoid disturbing the performance that begins at 7:30
- When does the performance begin?
The perf performance begins at 7:30
- Is seating available for the performance?
Seating is available with advanced notice, and is also always included with our sponsor gift option.
- Is the venue accessible?
The venue is unfortunately entered by staircase. There is no ramp.
- Where can visitors park or find public transportation?
Limited street parking is usually available along Spruce Street and the surrounding residential blocks. Visitors should carefully check posted parking signs and meter information, as restrictions and Sunday enforcement may vary by location.
The Arts League is also accessible by SEPTA. The Route 42 bus travels along Spruce Street, and the T2 trolley, formerly Route 34, stops nearby at 42nd Street and Baltimore Avenue. Visitors can use the SEPTA Trip Planner for current schedules and directions.
- Can artwork or publications be purchased?
Yes, the artwork is for sale. The publications on-site are gallery copies only, and the QR codes provided directly allow orders for copies delivered to your home.
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