Roots of Resilience explores the many cultures that have helped shape the city. Artists were invited to design flags that tell stories of hope, strength, and community, honoring the journeys of those who made Philly their home. From textiles to digital art, these powerful designs will fly high at Spruce Street Harbor Park from May 22, 2026, to September 7, 2026.
About the Flag:
WELCOMING SOON explores the mixed experience of being an immigrant. The flag reflects how immigrants are often celebrated for their resilience and contributions, yet also judged, feared, or treated as outsiders. Using humor and irony, the work questions who is considered “welcome” in a place, even though communities are often shaped and strengthened by people from elsewhere.
About the Artist:
Center for Peripheries is an artist collective that combines social research with space-based art. Founded by three artists from the Middle East, the Caucasus, and the Balkans, the group now works together in Berlin. Their work explores ideas of power, identity, and belonging by examining everyday life and connecting it to larger political and cultural issues.
