July 24–31, 1997 critical mass|art House of Books ARCHItextURE: Experiencing Books as Buildings Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St., through Aug. 24, 545-4302 By Robin Rice Julia Lehman/City Paper It could be a brain thing. Whatever the reason, although one…

March 6–13, 1997 critical mass|art Follow This Bliss Artwork that’s raw, scary, surreal — and (to some people, at least) ugly. By Robin Rice   A State of Bliss: The Art and Illustration of Rachel Bliss Rider University Gallery, Student…

February 20–27, 1997 critical mass|art The Best and the Brightest Emerging and experienced African-American artists shine and outshine at Nexus. By Robin Rice Artists’ Selections, Part 2 Nexus Foundation for Today’s Art, 137 N. 2nd St., through March 2, 629-1103.…

December 5–12, 1996 critical mass|critical mass lead Portrait, Portrait On The Wall Portrait artists do a brisk business in Philadelphia, but giving portraits as gifts can be tricky. By Robin Rice Casanova once commissioned a nude portrait of an attractive…

October 3–10, 1996 critical mass|art What’s My Line? What’s My Line? Ask the artists at the Borowsky Gallery. By Robin Rice TimeLine: When Space Divides Laurie W. and Irvin J. Borowsky Gallery, Gershman Y, 410 S. Broad St., through Oct.…

October 3–10, 1996 critical mass|art What’s My Line? What’s My Line? Ask the artists at the Borowsky Gallery. By Robin Rice TimeLine: When Space Divides Laurie W. and Irvin J. Borowsky Gallery, Gershman Y, 410 S. Broad St., through Oct.…

August 15–22, 1996 art I Dream Of Geons A show of small-scale sculpture plays with our perceptions. By Robin Rice Gallery Joe, 304 Arch St., through Sept. 21, 592-7752 Small Scale The sculptors at Gallery Joe (or at least four…

July 25–August 1, 1996 critical mass|art This Joint Is Jumpin’ At Sande Webster, artists respond to the colors and rhythms of jazz. By Robin Rice Just Jazz Sande Webster Gallery, 2018 Locust St., through August 23, 732-8850; reception for Wadsworth…

July 25–August 1, 1996 critical mass|art This Joint Is Jumpin’ At Sande Webster, artists respond to the colors and rhythms of jazz. By Robin Rice Just Jazz Sande Webster Gallery, 2018 Locust St., through August 23, 732-8850; reception for Wadsworth…