Robert Blackson's guest appearances

Robert Blackson

Streets Dept Podcast

Practical Preservation

Anne Ishii

Bill Callahan

Mark Ferguson

Howard Ross

Steve Jordan

Mason Dixon

John Phillips

Matt Fisher

Conrad Benner

Liz Waytkus

Kevin Sullivan

Samson Historical

Robert Perry

Josh Coleman

Jim Brown

OwlTail

Robert Blackson, Director of Temple Contemporary Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University in Philadelphia, joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss the Vital Signs Project. We covered many things, including: Robert’s background as a curator and belief that “culture is something that civilizes us.” The history of sign-painting for advertisement purposes, including...Read More

Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Robert Blackson of Temple University’s Vital Signs Project

An Andy Warhol Curatorial Fellow who worked for many years as a curator in the UK, Robert Blackson moved back the U.S. in 2011 to spearhead the Tyler School of Art’s Department of Exhibitions and Public Programs. Now an undeniable force in Philly's art world, today we talk with Robert about how his curatorial instincts have led to a series of bold, thought-provoking exhibitions around the city that work to directly address questions from an advisory council of Philadelphians from a range of backgrounds.

<p>An Andy Warhol Curatorial Fellow who worked for many years as a curator in the UK, <a href="https://tyler.temple.edu/who-we-are" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robert Blackson</a> moved back the U.S. in 2011 to spearhead the Tyler School of Art’s Department of Exhibitions and Public Programs. Now an undeniable force in Philly's art world, today we talk with Robert about how his curatorial instincts have led to a series of bold, thought-provoking exhibitions around the city that work to directly address questions from an advisory council of Philadelphians from a range of backgrounds.</p>