Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta. | Photo courtesy Matthew Kenyatta IN PHILADELPHIA, PA., Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University announced the appointment of Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta as director of exhibitions and public programs. He started earlier this month. Kenyatta leads Temple Contemporary, Tyler’s center for exhibitions and public engagement, where he is focusing...
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