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‘The Barefoot Artist’ Review: A Bifurcated, Personal Portrait of an Artist at Work

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Christopher Campbell
Dec 05, 2014
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In North Philadelphia, nestled into a long-struggling neighborhood, there is an oasis. Mysterious monuments, striking murals, creatures made of mosaics and an impossible collection of colors weave through once-decaying courtyards. This collective palace, the Village of Arts and Humanities, is a triumph of artistic ingenuity and community spirit that goe…

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