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Leslie Friedman

http://www.lesliepvd.com

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-Education-

Masters of Fine Arts, Printmaking 2011
Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelors of Arts, Political Science 2005
Brown University, Providence, RI

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-Solo Exhibitions-

2016
Vivianus, Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts, Willmington, DE
Go Home, NAPOLEON, Philadelphia, PA

2014
Yenta, Wind Challenge Exhibition Series, Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia, PA

2013
Fun Guys, Gallery 401, Providence, RI
Tastier, Space 1026, Philadelphia, PA
Mis/Constru(ct)ed Identity: Exploring Jewish Stereotypes, The Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art, Philadelphia, PA

2012                 
Tasty, Napoleon, Philadelphia, PA

2011
Glitzianers, Temple Gallery, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA

2009                  
The Fossil Fools Project, AS220 Main Gallery, Providence, RI

2005
Merry X-Mas, Mr. President, The Dirt Palace/RISCA Grant, Providence, RI

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-Collaborative & Two-Person Exhibitions-

2015
Temporary Shelter, a collaboration with Christina P. Day and Tamsen Wojtanowski for Art Basel Week, Artist-Run, The Satellite Show Miami, Miami, FL

2014
Gay, Jewish, or Both, an installation collaboration with Bernardo Margulis, NAPOLEON, Philadelphia, PA
The Path and the Structure, two-person spotlight exhibit with Rebecca Gilbert, Center For Emerging Visual Artists, Philadelphia, PA

2013
As first as exactly, collaborative installation with the ten members of NAPOLEON, Traction Company, Philadelphia, PA

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-Group Exhibitions-

2016
Far More Real, COOP Gallery, Nashville, TN
In Transit, SOIL, Seattle, WA

2015
Traction Company, The Museum at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Art, Philadelphia, PA
Other Selections: Local Artists Respond to the Museum Collection, Center for Art in Wood, Philadelphia, PA
Summer Small Works Exhibition, N.A.W.A. Gallery, New York, NY
By and About Women, R Dixon Gallery, Seneca Falls, NY
InSight Lines, Stella Elkins Gallery, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Proclamation! POP, James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Professional Artist Members Exhibition, Main Line Art Center, Haverford, PA

2014
Graphic Coordinates, White Box Gallery, Queensland College of Art, Brisbane, Australia
artNOW:Philadelphia, Kohl Gallery, Washington College, Chestertown, MD
Professional Artist Members Exhibition, Main Line Art Center, Haverford, PA
Benefit Exhibition for BalletX, Bridgette Mayer Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

2013
Charta Amor: 4^th MAAPS International Printmaking Exhibition Series, Seoul, Korea; Guangzhou, China; University of Alaska; Southern Indiana University; Eastern Indiana University; University of Wyoming; and University of Arizona
Urban Pop, Main Line Art Center, Haverford, PA

2012                 
Introduction 2012: A First Look at the New Career Development Fellows,
Moore College of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Faculty at Work, Muhlenberg Gallery, Allentown, PA
Current Trends in Print, Elon University, Elon, NC
Small Favors, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA

2011
Woot!, The Icebox, Philadelphia, PA

2010                  
Tyler Grad Symposium, Philadelphia, PA

2008
AS220 Print Lottery, AS220 Main Gallery, Providence, RI

2007
La Locura, Rara, Buenos Aires, Argentina

2006                  
Wunderground: Providence, 1995 to present, RISD Museum, Providence, RI

2004 Lost & Unknown: Stories From Rhode Island’s Underground, Newport Art Museum, Newport, RI

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-Accolades, Lectures, and Invitations-

2014
Posing Questions of Art, Taste, and Censorship, Panel Discussion, Washington College, Chestertown, PA

2013
Understanding Stereotypes: A Panel Discussion, The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, Providence, Rhode Island

2012
Career Development Program Fellow, Center for Emerging Visual Artists, Philadelphia, PA
The Future of Jewish Art: One Artist’s Perspective, invited artist lecturer, Hillel at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
National Performance Network Annual Meeting, invited guest, Philadelphia, PA

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-Bibliography-

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Carter, Cathy. “Arts Playlist: Delaware Contemporary hosts ‘Vivianus.’” The Green. Delaware Public Radio. January 22, 2016. http://delawarepublic.org/post/arts-playlist-delaware-contemporary-hosts-vivianus#stream/0

“NewsWorks Tonight December 3, 2015.” NewsWorks Tonight. WHYY. 3 December 2015. Radio.

Crimmins, Peter. “Some Philadelphia collectives find creative way to take part in Miami Art Week.” Newsworks.org. December 3, 2015. http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/arts-culture/item/88788-some-philadelphia-collectives-find-creative-way-to-take-part-in-miami-art-week

“NewsWorks Tonight December 3, 2015.” NewsWorks Tonight. WHYY. 3 December 2015. Radio.

Schwartz, Chip. “Three Interpret Place and Location for Fleisher Wind Challenge.” KnightArts.org, April 22, 2014. http://www.knightarts.org/community/philadelphia/fleisher-wind-challenge-mills-friedman-parry

Brewer, Don. “The Path and the Structure.” DonArtNews.com, February 26, 2014. http://www.donartnews.com/the-path-and-the-structure/

McCoy, Mary. “Review: artNOW Philadelphia at the Kohl Gallery by Mary McCoy.” The Talbot Spy. [Chestertown, MD] February 14, 2014. Arts Section. http://talbotspy.org/review-artnow-philadelphia-at-the-kohl-gallery-by-mary-mccoy/

Ellwanger, Lena. “Celebrating Philadelphia’s artNOW.” Kent County News. [Chestertown, MD] February 13, 2014. http://www.myeasternshoremd.com/community/kent_county/arts/article_6a10c029-47dd-5295-8e4c-0f0ebb8312f3.html

Gelb, Daniel. “Closing Reception: Gay, Jewish, or Both.” Philadelphia Weekly [Philadelphia, PA] January 29^th, 2014, Section: Philadelphia Now: p. 7 http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/events/Closing-Reception-Gay-Jewish-or-Both-242451301.html

Chien, Janette. “Leslie Friedman & Bernardo Margulis.” Printeresting.org, January 23, 2014. http://www.printeresting.org/2014/01/23/leslie-friedman-bernardo-margulis/

Koontz, Leah. “Gay, Jewish, or Both.” TheArtBlog.org, January 21, 2014. http://www.theartblog.org/2014/01/gay-jewish-or-both/

Fallon, Roberta. “First Friday of the New Year – Great stuff out there in the Vox building and at Space 1026.” TheArtBlog.org, January 5, 2014. http://www.theartblog.org/2014/01/first-friday-of-the-new-year-great-stuff-out-there-in-the-vox-building-and-at-space-1026/

Schwartz, Chip. “Meta miniatures, poetry-inspired objects captivate at two Philly galleries.” KnightArts.org, November 19, 2013. http://www.knightarts.org/community/philadelphia/napoleon-traction-company-citywide-philly

Chien, Janette. “Candy Without Consequence.” Title Magazine, August 2, 2013. http://www.title-magazine.com/2013/08/candy-without-consequence/

Crimmins, Peter. “Porn and aspartame’s artistic union.” Newsworks.org. July 12, 2013. http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/item/57262-what-do-porn-and-aspartame-have-in-common

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Brewer, Don. “Urban Pop.” Don Art News, April 7, 2013. http://www.donartnews.com/urban-pop/

Epstein, Edward.  “Mainlining Urban Art – Distort, Jay Walker, and Leslie Friedman At Main Line Art Center.” theartblog.org, April 4, 2013. http://www.theartblog.org/2013/04/mainlining-urban-art-distort-jay-walker-and-leslie-friedman-at-main-line-art-center/

Kirch, Nancy. “Local Artist Returns Home with New Show.” The Jewish Voice & Herald [Providence, RI] January 4^th, 2013, Section: Features, p. 2. (viewable online at http://www.jvhri.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3551%3Alocal-artist-returns-home-with-a-new-show&catid=41%3Acommunity&Itemid=62)

Fallon, Roberta. “Open Studio Tour Shows the Other Side of the Easel.” Philadelphia Daily News [Philadelphia, PA] October 19th, 2012, Section: Features: Art, p. 38. (picture only)

Kulik, Shayna. “Half Piped Ideas with Leslie Friedman.” Pattern Pulp, August, 1, 2012. http://www.patternpulp.com/art/half-piped-ideas-with-leslie-friedman/

Newhall, Edith. “Galleries: Shows are a good reason for a short trip to Delaware.” Philadelphia Inquirer [Philadelphia, PA] July 29th, 2012, 184th year no. 59, Section: H6.

Sexton, Courtney.  “THE CURATOR: Fake sugar and Sugarhouse.” thecitypaper.net, February 10, 2012. http://www.citypaper.net/blogs/criticalmass/THE-CURATOR-Fake-sugar-.html?page=2

Rosof, Libby. “Leslie Friedman’s Tasty at Napoleon.” theartblog.org, February 9, 2012, http://www.theartblog.org/2012/02/leslie-friedmans-tasty-at-napoleon/

Emmons, Amze, “Leslie Friedman at Napoleon.” Printeresting, February 8, 2012, http://www.printeresting.org/2012/02/08/leslie-friedman-at-napoleon/

Fallon, Roberta. “Weekly Update—A Great Big Woot! From Tyler’s Graduating MFA’s.” theartblog.org, March 9, 2011, http://www.patternpulp.com/artist-profile/fossil-fools-with-leslie-friedman/

Kulik, Shayna. “Fossil Fools with Leslie Friedman.” Pattern Pulp, September 25, 2009, http://www.patternpulp.com/artist-profile/fossil-fools-with-leslie-friedman/