Tonight: Jacob Hellman talks about his exhibit at Art in the Age

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Tonight: Jacob Hellman talks about his exhibit at Art in the Age

POSTED: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 7:59 PM

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Jacob Hellman

The dilapidated buildings, abandoned breweries and shuttered factories in Philadelphia aren't usually the object of many passers-by' interest, but for Jacob Hellman, they're an obsession. These forgotten landmarks are the focus of his photography exhibit, which runs through November 1 at Art in the Age (116 N. Third St., 215-922-2600), and the subject of his lecture from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight with Phillip Taylor, a local veteran in the commercial printing field. During the event, Hellman and Taylor will discuss their research on the industrial past and present of Philadelphia before guests get the chance to browse his exhibit which, according to Art in the Age art director Julie Ahn, surveys the city for what it is, not for what it's romanticized to be. Guests can also pick up reproductions of Edwin Freeley's 1867 book Philadelphia and Its Manufacturers, in celebration of its 150th publication. Additionally, ROOT cocktails will be served and a boozy Q&A session will follow.

Click the jump for more images from the exhibit.

Jacob Hellman

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