Robert Asman: In Memoriam 1951-2020

  Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2020 . In Memoriam: Robert Asman 1951 – 2020 . When I heard the news the other day that Bob Asman passed away I was sad but not surprised.  Bob had been seriously ill for several years as he experienced a slow but steady decline due to multiple health … Read more

Joy Bao: Habitat

  Photography and Text by Joy Bao, Copyright 2020 . HABITAT . noun   the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.   informal: a person’s usual or preferred surroundings. The dictionary told me these are the definitions of “habitat.” I found the word surprisingly fitting for the photo shoot, as … Read more

Light Table: Frank Kelly Style Icon

  Photography and Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2020 . I was looking through the archives recently and came across a photo of Frank Kelly, the man about town who defined mens fashion and style in Philadelphia during the 1970’s and 80’s. Frank was a style icon that I truly admired.  Always dressed to the … Read more

Picture of the Day: Ike’s Study

  Photography and Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2020 . Ike’s Study . I visited Ike Hay at his home on many occasions.  He was a great teacher of art and design at Millersville University where we first met when I was an undergraduate student from 1974 to 1977. I took several classes with him … Read more

Steve Cohen: Louis Kahn and I

  Text by Steve Cohen, Copyright 2020 . Louis Kahn and I . The world knows Louis Kahn as one of the greatest architects of all time, a visionary with extraordinary imagination. I knew him as a friend, and a collaborator. I sat with him and discussed his ideas for the government buildings in Bangladesh … Read more