Conrad Benner
@streetsdept.bsky.social
📍Your guide to Philly’s Art + Public Space since 2011!
🎧 Podcast, Art Outside
🎨 Curation, #StreetsDeptWalls
📸 Founded by Conrad Benner
🎧 Podcast, Art Outside
🎨 Curation, #StreetsDeptWalls
📸 Founded by Conrad Benner
As the third Rocky statue is installed this week (at the airport), there are now almost as many Rocky statues in Philly as there are monuments to actual historic women.
Who are some women you’d like to see honored with a future monument in Philly?
Who are some women you’d like to see honored with a future monument in Philly?
November 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
As the third Rocky statue is installed this week (at the airport), there are now almost as many Rocky statues in Philly as there are monuments to actual historic women.
Who are some women you’d like to see honored with a future monument in Philly?
Who are some women you’d like to see honored with a future monument in Philly?
Wait, why is City Hall purple?
November 22, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Wait, why is City Hall purple?
This weekend, across the country, exhibitions and events will be taking place to push back against authoritarianism and corruption in the US. Together, they’re called Fall of Freedom.
November 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This weekend, across the country, exhibitions and events will be taking place to push back against authoritarianism and corruption in the US. Together, they’re called Fall of Freedom.
Gave a fun lecture last night for the people of the William Penn House!
November 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Gave a fun lecture last night for the people of the William Penn House!
Artist Rose Luardo is back with her now annual(?) absurdist installation in the triangle of nothing at Washington and Passyunk Avenues. This year, we get Crab Couch! Perhaps a not-so-subtle wink and nod at the location’s previous life.
November 20, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Artist Rose Luardo is back with her now annual(?) absurdist installation in the triangle of nothing at Washington and Passyunk Avenues. This year, we get Crab Couch! Perhaps a not-so-subtle wink and nod at the location’s previous life.
Why does Philly have so much public art? Because we demand it! Come learn about Philly‘s historic Percent for Art mandate. A history-making work of dual legislations that cities across the country are still emulating to this day.
November 20, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Why does Philly have so much public art? Because we demand it! Come learn about Philly‘s historic Percent for Art mandate. A history-making work of dual legislations that cities across the country are still emulating to this day.
I said what I said! 🦅
November 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I said what I said! 🦅
Amy Sherald‘s “American Sublime” at the Baltimore Museum of Art is magnificent. You’ve got until April 2026 to check it out!
And if you didn’t know, Philly is actually home to Amy‘s only large-scale outdoor mural, located at 11th and Sansom Streets!
And if you didn’t know, Philly is actually home to Amy‘s only large-scale outdoor mural, located at 11th and Sansom Streets!
November 17, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Amy Sherald‘s “American Sublime” at the Baltimore Museum of Art is magnificent. You’ve got until April 2026 to check it out!
And if you didn’t know, Philly is actually home to Amy‘s only large-scale outdoor mural, located at 11th and Sansom Streets!
And if you didn’t know, Philly is actually home to Amy‘s only large-scale outdoor mural, located at 11th and Sansom Streets!
Abolish ICE by Manuela Guillén.
November 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Abolish ICE by Manuela Guillén.
Just got to see the Amy Sherald exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art. It’s incredible! Video to come.
November 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Just got to see the Amy Sherald exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art. It’s incredible! Video to come.
Spotted in South Philly.
November 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Spotted in South Philly.
I feel like we can do better in Philly! Maybe the entrance escalators can be mural tunnels with art from local artists?! The rest of the airport has so much incredible local art. We gotta do better with our entrances to inspire locals and give the best first impression to visitors!
November 12, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I feel like we can do better in Philly! Maybe the entrance escalators can be mural tunnels with art from local artists?! The rest of the airport has so much incredible local art. We gotta do better with our entrances to inspire locals and give the best first impression to visitors!
Everyone’s freezing face in Philly today, knowing it should absolutely still be fall.
November 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Everyone’s freezing face in Philly today, knowing it should absolutely still be fall.
David Guinn’s “Schuylkill Falls” is located on JFK a half block west from 30th Street. David created the project with Justin Geller, 10th Floor Productions, Sid, and Le Josh for Brandywine Realty at Schuylkill Yards.
November 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
David Guinn’s “Schuylkill Falls” is located on JFK a half block west from 30th Street. David created the project with Justin Geller, 10th Floor Productions, Sid, and Le Josh for Brandywine Realty at Schuylkill Yards.
Philly’s newest work of public art was a gift from art collectors and Penn alumni, Glenn Fuhrman and Amanda Fuhrman. Titled "Rui Rui," the sculpture is by famed artist Jaume Plense, who’s perhaps best know for “Crown Fountain” at Millennium Park in Chicago.
November 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Philly’s newest work of public art was a gift from art collectors and Penn alumni, Glenn Fuhrman and Amanda Fuhrman. Titled "Rui Rui," the sculpture is by famed artist Jaume Plense, who’s perhaps best know for “Crown Fountain” at Millennium Park in Chicago.
Here’s the history of Philly‘s Front Street Walls project, which is now curated by me (#StreetsDeptWalls) with Mural Arts and CookNSolo!
November 7, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Here’s the history of Philly‘s Front Street Walls project, which is now curated by me (#StreetsDeptWalls) with Mural Arts and CookNSolo!
This is just a fun reminder that a Philly artist (Fabiola Laura) designed THE “vote” sticker for Instagram, and a Philly artist/company can easily create the next PMA redesign!
November 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
This is just a fun reminder that a Philly artist (Fabiola Laura) designed THE “vote” sticker for Instagram, and a Philly artist/company can easily create the next PMA redesign!
This morning, I stopped by the Share Food Program to learn how you can get help and give help to your neighbors in Philly right now during the government shutdown.
November 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This morning, I stopped by the Share Food Program to learn how you can get help and give help to your neighbors in Philly right now during the government shutdown.
Sometimes you just have to go appreciate the art of your city with the people who love doing the same! If you don’t know Philly With Lena yet, you will. And if you’ve walked by this mural a million times without truly noticing it in all its glory, slow down next time you’re in the neighborhood!
November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Sometimes you just have to go appreciate the art of your city with the people who love doing the same! If you don’t know Philly With Lena yet, you will. And if you’ve walked by this mural a million times without truly noticing it in all its glory, slow down next time you’re in the neighborhood!
For last month’s Streets Dept Excursion, we checked out murals in West Philly, including this 20-year-old landmark from artist Ana Uribe! Located at 47th and Upland Streets, the mural was created with kids from the neighborhood and celebrates the power of mentorship!
November 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
For last month’s Streets Dept Excursion, we checked out murals in West Philly, including this 20-year-old landmark from artist Ana Uribe! Located at 47th and Upland Streets, the mural was created with kids from the neighborhood and celebrates the power of mentorship!
New wheatpaste by Symone Salib on South Broad Street in Philly. If you have the means, find ways to support those who might soon to be facing new or growing food insecurities. Talk to your neighbors; donate to community fridges, food banks, and food programs.
October 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
New wheatpaste by Symone Salib on South Broad Street in Philly. If you have the means, find ways to support those who might soon to be facing new or growing food insecurities. Talk to your neighbors; donate to community fridges, food banks, and food programs.
Philly’s newest mural was hand-painted by artist Sāgar Kāmath in one of the windows of the Wanamaker building. Created with Mural Arts Philadelphia and #StreetsDeptWalls, the artwork was inspired by a collaboration Opera Philadelphia!
October 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Philly’s newest mural was hand-painted by artist Sāgar Kāmath in one of the windows of the Wanamaker building. Created with Mural Arts Philadelphia and #StreetsDeptWalls, the artwork was inspired by a collaboration Opera Philadelphia!
If you have ever noticed a little something extra on Philly’s street sign poles, allow us to introduce you to Amy Orr! (Video created with words from Streets Dept Lead Contributor, Eric Dale.)
October 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
If you have ever noticed a little something extra on Philly’s street sign poles, allow us to introduce you to Amy Orr! (Video created with words from Streets Dept Lead Contributor, Eric Dale.)
Today we learn about Getting to Green, a multi-layered project that is encouraging Philadelphians to use SEPTA to get to our city’s public green spaces! The project is guided by Shira Walinsky and Laura Deutch, who I interview for this video.
October 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Today we learn about Getting to Green, a multi-layered project that is encouraging Philadelphians to use SEPTA to get to our city’s public green spaces! The project is guided by Shira Walinsky and Laura Deutch, who I interview for this video.