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Philadelphia Artist Sees Beyond City's Grit To Paint Heart Of The City
In her studio, artist Nina Hurwitz uses markers to create a drawing of her son Manny. In his eyes, she places a little heart

April 14, 2025
Artist Nina Hurwitz is in her happy place at Braid Mill Studio in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood, where she transforms squiggly lines into stunning artwork.
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In her studio, Hurwitz uses markers to create a drawing of her son Manny. In his eyes, she places a little heart. The heart is a symbol she uses in most of her vibrant pieces.
"I love to hide it and tuck it," Hurwitz said. "I'm trying to push the boundaries of what we can do with a heart."
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