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Paintable Pittsburgh: The Art of Henry Koerner at the Bost Building in Homestead Join us for the opening reception of Paintable Pittsburgh: The Art of Henry Koerner at the Bost Building in Homestead. Friday, April 24 6–8 PM Bost Building, 623 E 8th Ave, Homestead Free & open to the public This retrospective honors Henry Koerner (1915–1995)—a Vienna-born Jewish artist, WWII veteran, and longtime Pittsburgh resident whose work captured the city’s neighborhoods, architecture, and people with remarkable warmth and intimacy. From painting 46 Time magazine covers from life to later watercolors and oils of Pittsburgh streetscapes, Koerner made this city his lifelong subject. Come celebrate the opening, meet fellow art and history lovers, and experience a Pittsburgh story told through paint. On view April 24–July 31, 2026. about RIVERS OF STEEL Rivers of Steel showcases the artistry and innovation of southwestern Pennsylvania’s industrial and cultural heritage through its historical and 21st-century attractions—offering unique experiences via tours, workshops, exhibitions, festivals, and more. Behind the scenes, Rivers of Steel supports economic revitalization—working at the grassroots level to deepen community partnerships, promote heritage tourism, and preserve local recreational and cultural resources for future generations. Our Mission Founded on the principles of heritage development, […]