Showing posts with label Philadelphia Museum of Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philadelphia Museum of Art. Show all posts

Monday, February 3, 2020

February, some fun exhibitions at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Museum of Art, February
Detail of "Manhattan Collar" by Joan Steiner
Off the Wall: American Art to Wear
Through May 17
Perelman Building

Coming of age during the dramatic cultural shifts of the 1960s and 70s, the artists in this distinctively American movement explored nontraditional materials and methods to create adventurous, deeply imaginative works.
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Must See
Gallery view of "Designs for Different Futures"
Designs for Different Futures
Through March 8
Detail of "In the Luxembourg Gardens" by John Singer Sargent
New European Galleries
Ongoing

Horace Pippin:
From War to
Peace

"The Park Bench" (detail) by Horace Pippin
"The Getaway" (detail) by Horace Pippin
Through December 2020
See how Pippin distinguished himself as one of the most original artists of his generation.
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2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
philamuseum.org
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Friday, March 1, 2019

Doll and Fashion Lovers Catch Little Ladies at the Philadelphia Museum of Art




The Prettiest Playthings
Little Ladies: Victorian Fashion Dolls and the Feminine Ideal
Through March 3
Bring the kids—or just your love of all things miniature—and marvel at these tiny Victorian treasures.

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Philadelphia Museum of Art Old Masters Now


Philadelphia Museum of Art
Last Chance
Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection
Through February 19
After a hundred years of care and study, we’re taking a fresh look at the John G. Johnson Collection. Exploring familiar faces and some works we think will become your new favorites, you’ll see this collection like never before.

Who is John G. Johnson?
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Last Chance
Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection
Through February 19
After a hundred years of care and study, we’re taking a fresh look at the John G. Johnson Collection. Exploring familiar faces and some works we think will become your new favorites, you’ll see this collection like never before.
Textiles
John G. Johnson at Home
See how a Gilded Age collector decorated his home and examine Johnson’s collection of Renaissance textiles and embroideries.
Sculpture
Charm and Distinction: Sculpture from the Johnson Collection
Rarely seen sculptures that reveal the eclectic tastes of a turn-of-the-century Philadelphia collector.
Talks
Inside Look
February 14, 6:00–6:30 p.m.
Join Teresa Lignelli, The Aronson Senior Conservator of Paintings, for a conversation about the recently restored Portrait of Archbishop Filippo Archinto.
See all current exhibitions.
Fall in Love with Rodin
The Kiss
Rodin Museum
Discover what passion looks like in the hands of a master sculptor. This installation explores the artist’s intimate and powerful depictions of romantic love. Rodin Museum admission is always Pay What You Wish. 
Chef Demo
For Chocolate Lovers
February 14, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Looking for something romantic to do on Valentine's Day? How about a special chef demo of chocolaty desserts? Reservations required. $55 ($50 members); includes Museum admission.
Extended Hours
Rodin Museum
February 14,
10:00 a.m.–8:45 p.m.
Bring your sweetheart to the Rodin Museum during extended evening hours this Valentine's Day. Add a bit of artistry to this romantic day with stories behind some of the master's most passionate works.
Shopping
Artfully Yours
Give your special someone a gift that's as unforgettable as they are. Whether shopping for an art enthusiast, a fashionista, or a master-chef-in-the-making, you can find countless ways via our online store to say those three little words.
Object Lessons
Destination: Philadelphia
Classes start Feb. 14 & 15
Discover how art treasures were brought to the City of Brotherly Love in this art history course in the galleries. Choose Wednesdaymornings or Thursday afternoons. $125 ($100 members).
Trolley Tours
Peale & Washington's World
February 18, 1:00 p.m.
Explore The Art of the Peales and learn of the family's close connection to George Washington. Then head over to Cedar Grove and Woodford Mansion to see the homes of their political friends and foes. $40 ($32 members).
Final Friday
King Britt Presents “The Missed Guided Tour”
February 23, 5:00–8:45 p.m.
This Final Friday experience the vision, connections, and expertise of producer, musician, and musical maverick King Britt. Free after admission.
See a full calendar of What's On this season.
We will be closed Thurs., Feb. 8, due to the Eagles Super Bowl Victory Parade.
We will be open Mon., Feb. 19, in celebration of Presidents' Day.
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
philamuseum.org
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Friday, June 30, 2017

Philadelphia Museum of Art Exhibitions for the family

Philadelphia Museum of Art
“Why Wildlife Photography Matters in a Post-Truth Era” – TIME
Wild: Michael Nichols
Through September 17
Explore the work of legendary photographer Michael Nichols, artist, technical innovator, and ardent advocate for preserving natural habitats. Be transported through the split-second magic of images captured in some of the most remote areas of the world. Nichols’s stunning photographs offer intense confrontations with the power and fragility of the wild and a reflection of our own humanity.
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A Summer of Creative Play for the Whole Family
Art Splash Gets Wild
Through September 4
Find your inner animal at the Museum. Journey through the wild at Art Splash, where kids and their grown-ups can experience daily gallery explorations, studio art creations, and imaginative play inspired by the wildlife photographs of Michael Nichols.
Special Guest Lecture
Jane Goodall
September 16, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Join the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees as she reflects on her work advocating for animal welfare and conservation.

Please note:
• We will be open Monday, July 3, and admission will be Pay What You Wish. The Museum will be closedTuesday, July 4.
• Granite Hill restaurant and the Cafeteria are currently closed.
Enjoy a casual grab-and-go lunch in our temporary Museum Café (members save 10%) or, for more dining options in the area, ask at any Visitor Services desk when you visit. Learn more about our exciting plans for the future, including new dining spaces.

2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19101
philamuseum.org
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