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Ramadan Mubarak to all who celebrate! Ramadan invites Muslims around the world to partake in a time of spiritual reflection, prayer, and fasting. See an example of one of the oldest surviving Qur’ans from India in our galleries.
"Qur'an," 1400s, India
Dox Thrash was born in 1893. A prolific printmaker who settled in Philadelphia in the 1920s, Thrash became the first Black artist to work for the Fine Print Workshop of Philadelphia, a branch of the Works Progress Administration. His works explore the rich artistic potential found in the everyday life of Black America. In the 1930s Thrash co-invented an innovative printmaking process using Carborundum, a commercial abrasive, to achieve striking contrasts and nuanced shading in prints.
“Second Thought (My Neighbor),” around 1939, by Dox Thrash
Marie Laurencin was one of the few women artists associated with . This painting echoes the scenery and costumes she designed for "Les Biches (The House Party)," a one-act ballet that premiered in 1924 by the Ballets Russes. This idyllic scene shows a flute-playing nymph with a leaping female deer (or hind, which is also a French term for “young woman” or “darling”) beside her.
Visit our friends at The Dox Thrash Project to learn more about efforts to preserve the historic Dox Thrash House in Philadelphia.
"Nymph and Hind," 1925, by Marie Laurencin © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris
Sparrows paired with bamboo were a favorite subject of Meiji period (1868–1912) Japanese painters and artisans. This sparrow is perched on a calligraphic rendition of the character for bamboo 竹.
“Sparrow on Bamboo,” (detail), late 1700s or early 1800s, by Chōbunsai Eishi
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Sparrows paired with bamboo were a favorite subject of Meiji period (1868–1912) Japanese painters and artisans. This sparrow is perched on a calligraphic rendition of the character for bamboo 竹.
“Sparrow on Bamboo,” (detail), late 1700s or early 1800s, by Chōbunsai Eishi
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Sparrows paired with bamboo were a favorite subject of Meiji period (1868–1912) Japanese painters and artisans. This sparrow is perched on a calligraphic rendition of the character for bamboo 竹.
“Sparrow on Bamboo,” (detail), late 1700s or early 1800s, by Chōbunsai Eishi
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🌼🌺 Florals for spring? Groundbreaking. Happy first day of spring! 🌷🌸
1. "Flower Still Life with Bird's Nest," 1853, by Severin Roesen
2. "Flowers and Butterflies," 1794, by Moses Harris
🌼🌺 Florals for spring? Groundbreaking. Happy first day of spring! 🌷🌸
1. "Flower Still Life with Bird's Nest," 1853, by Severin Roesen
2. "Flowers and Butterflies," 1794, by Moses Harris
Make screen time creative with our virtual after-school Art Playdate at Home. This month, we discover “Abstraction & the Great Outdoors“ with artwork by Sam Gilliam, Alma Thomas, and others. This virtual program takes place on Monday 3/20 at 3:30–4:15 p.m.
Register today: https://bit.ly/3ZTuLtk
"Wissahickon" (detail), 1975, by Sam Gilliam © Sam Gilliam
Engage in playful discussions, movement activities, and art-making at home. Best for ages 5–10.
🎵It's the final count down!🎵
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 25: Art-ish is right around the corner and this is the last week to buy tickets.
Enjoy a night of drinks🍸, food🍖, and entertainment🎉 all celebrating the City of Brotherly Love.
🎟️ Get your tix now: https://bit.ly/3JiVwA4
Must be 21+ to purchase tickets.
Dorothea Tanning was a self-taught Surrealist painter, sculptor, and printmaker who broke the mirror of reality to explore the prismatic world of dreams. Her artistic career spanned six decades, evolving from figurative renderings of dream-like situations to abstract imagery that suggested the female form.
"Tompkins, Design for Balanchine Ballet ‘The Night Shadow’,” 1945, by Dorothea Tanning © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Wishing you a pot of gold at the end of your rainbow. Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🌈🍯
🎨 "Rainbow in a Tree," 2003, by Edward Colker © Edward Colker
Happy birthday to , born in 1822. Her realistic paintings of animals made her a financially successful and critically acclaimed female artist in the 1800s. One of the most famous female painters of her day, Bonheur cut her hair short and obtained a special license to wear trousers, a practice that was illegal for women at that time. These sartorial choices aided her work with animals and suited her belief in gender equality and her desire to break free of convention.
"Landscape with Cattle," late 1800s, by Rosa Bonheur
Get into the St. Patty's Day spirit with Stir's Good Luck Punch. Featuring coconut rum, lime, pineapple, and blue curacao, this punch is sure to bring you luck all weekend long. Available from 3/16 to 3/20 for $9 in Stir restaurant.
Isa Seglovich recently visited the Macho Men: Hypermasculinity in Dutch & American Prints exhibition. This exhibition delves into the questions of masculinity, labor, and nationhood, examining the meanings and messages behind these images. Watch as Seglovich explores the similarities and differences in subject matter and undertones. Macho men on view through March 20th.
Don't miss "Medieval Treasures from the Glencairn Museum" with scholar Risham Majeed and curator Jack Hinton, a virtual talk on Monday 3/27 at noon. Majeed will delve into the material origins of these treasures outside of Europe and how they found their way into American collections. Register now to be a part of this insightful discussion.
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3FnGzM7
This program is funded by the Robert and Eda G. Diskant Endowment Fund.
"Head of a King," 1125–35, attributed to Gislebertus (On loan from Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania)
Time to spring ahead! Don't forget to move your clocks ahead one hour tonight for daylight saving time.
🕰️ Which clock from our collection do you wish could be in your home? We're pretty fond of Nicolas Plantart's Table Clock.
"Table Clock," around 1600, by Nicolas Plantart
Grab a friend and visit Little Art Kids on Monday 3/13 at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers and their grown-ups get to know the museum through art-making and creative play.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SZfzIg
Indigenous Native American wampum belts—composed of whelk and quahog shell beads, plant fibers, and leather strands—were created to encode tribal relations and diplomatic understandings.
Dr. Margaret M. Bruchac shares insights from her material analyses and photographic studies of these belts. Learn about several wampum belts attributed to encounters among the Lenape/Delaware people and William Penn in the 1600s in this free virtual talk next Thursday 3/16 at noon. https://bit.ly/3F8C5st
Image: Courtesy Margaret Bruchac
Inspired by our Shaker furniture, Achola Simkins of Uprising ACM leads a virtual session on how intentionally cultivating simplicity can help you access mindfulness. Find your inner calm with a slow, guided look at works in our collection on Wednesday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Register: https://bit.ly/3J0q61z
"Sewing Desk," 1880–1900, United States (Shaker)
Find your inner calm with a slow, guided look at works in our collection.
Born in 1906, David Smith was an American abstract expressionist sculptor and painter, best known for creating large steel abstract geometric sculptures. In his earlier works, Smith would incorporate found objects into his sculptures, such as shells, wood, and wire into his paintings. Shortly after he began welding steel sculptures which is what he is now next known for.
🔎 See "Two Box Structure" on your next visit in the North Vaulted Walkway.
This artwork, likely created by an apprentice, captures the joyful and colorful spirit of Holi, a festival of colors celebrated in India. Through the layering of charcoal, watercolor, and ink, the intricate details of the image come to life.
Holi marks the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil, and is celebrated with great enthusiasm as people gather in the streets, joyfully tossing vibrant pigments into the air and at each other.
"Maharaja Gaj Singh with Court Ladies Playing Holi," around 1750, India https://bit.ly/3JqL8HK
Congratulations (or should we say toutes nos félicitations) to Sasha Suda on being named to 's Power 101 list!
Happy International Women's Day!
Today we celebrate the amazing achievements of women across the world, including those in the art world. The next time you visit the museum, be sure to check out our guided Women in Art tour. Discover the crucial role women have played in shaping art history within our must-see collection.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ST19cN
"Portrait of Madame Du Barry" (detail), 1781, by Louise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun
Join us and on Friday 3/17 for a free screening of ART & KRIMES BY KRIMES, a documentary about Philadelphia-based artist Jesse Krimes—who secretly created monumental works of art while incarcerated—and how he uses his work to inspire.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with Jesse, Right of Return USA Fellowship co-founder and artist, Russell Craig, and others.
Refreshments provided by chef activist Kurt Evans (KurtCooks215), founder of the End Mass Incarceration Dinner series.
Be sure to register for this free event! https://bit.ly/41Sg6zI
“Art & Krimes by Krimes,” directed by Alysa Nahmias (Ajna Films, 2021), 85 min.
Judith Leyster was a well-known artist during the 1600s. This thought-provoking painting captures the consequences of overindulgence during vastenavond (Shrove Tuesday), the day before Lent begins. "The Last Drop" depicts a figure and his companion in a debauched state, ignoring the menacing presence of a skeleton holding an hourglass in one bony hand and a skull in the other, highlighting the importance of moderation in celebration.
"The Last Drop (The Gay Cavalier)," 1629, by Judith Leyster
🔎 See "The Last Drop" on your next visit in gallery 364.
The festive Jewish holiday of Purim begins this evening. commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from the cruelty of the Persian King Ahasuerus and his chief minister, Haman. The annual celebration involves exchanging food and sweets, as seen in Chagall’s mural study, in which two adults prepare to exchange gifts against a field of red that conveys the heightened sense of emotion attached to this joyous religious festival. Happy Purim to all who celebrate!
"Purim," around 1916–17, by Marc Chagall © Marc Chagall / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris
Explore the unique photography collection of anthropologists Alice Kasakoff Adams and John W. Adams in "House of Photographs." They began collecting art as graduate students in the late 1960s, at the beginning of what is now known as the “photo boom,” a period that marked the first widespread acceptance of photography as a serious artistic medium. https://bit.ly/3SUkTwM
"Gina at Bruce’s Dinner Party, New York City," 1991, by Nan Goldin
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Don't miss out on Bingyi's latest artistic creation, "Calling the Soul: the Rhapsody of Taihang," this Saturday, March 4, from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Join us as the Beijing- and Los Angeles-based artist shares her response to the COVID-19 pandemic through a unique blend of ink art, land art, and performance, all while engaging with nature and the environment.
Catch a glimpse of her monumental ink installation "The Eye of Chaos," currently on view in the museum's Chinese Reception Hall, gallery 326, as part of our exhibition "Oneness: Nature & Connectivity in Chinese Art." See you there!
Learn More: https://bit.ly/3IGWLZy
This vivid composition depicts a pair of silhouetted figures on a path to a small white house with a star on its roof. Bordering the scene is text—written in the voice of the artist's ancestors—narrating the journey of two people making their way North along the Underground Railroad, a secret network of people and places that began in the 1700s to help enslaved people reach freedom. Now on view in "Celebrating the Brandywine Workshop." https://bit.ly/3kGY4jm
"Under a Blood Red Sky #9: The Jones Road Series," 2007, by Faith Ringgold © Faith Ringgold / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York - Courtesy ACA Galleries, New York https://bit.ly/3y83OWk
This Sunday, explore art inspired by nature with a hike through the wilderness of our galleries at our “Great Outdoors” Family Festival.
Storyteller .palmer leads an interactive expedition through a gallery of landscapes, while the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education helps you match animal tracks to artworks depicting those animals. Gather inspiration from Georgia O'Keeffe and experiment with botanical-themed printmaking in the Art Kids Studio.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3kL7vhA
Photo by Elizabeth Leitzell
We’re starting our celebration of Women’s History Month with a recent PMA Stories blog post. Read how teaching artist Lisa Volta draws connections between the accomplished artists she admires and the budding ones she mentors.
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“Untitled,” 2005, by Etel Adnan (Photo courtesy of Sfeir-Semler Gallery, Beirut and Hamburg)
Discover the great outdoors with our Pay What You Wish Family Festival this Sunday, March 5. Journey through landscapes with interactive storyteller Thembi Palmer, match animal tracks with educators from the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, and make art inspired by nature in the Art Kids Studio.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3SxkOi8
Grab your binoculars and hike through the wilderness of our galleries, exploring art inspired by nature.
Thank you to all who came today to the Black History Month Celebration. A special thank you to our community partners, Sixers Stixers, Choir, Patty Jackson, Patricia Renee Thomas, and Thembi Palmer for their participation in the celebration.
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Opening next week! Discover a decade of exploration and renewal in the work of Henri Matisse. "Matisse in the 1930s" opens Oct. 20. http://ow.ly/Nvt550L8ySb
The 1930s would see innovations of style and method across the board in Henri Matisse’s art: in easel paintings as well as larger, architecturally oriented formats; in sculpture; in prints, drawings, and illustrated books; and in stage design. "Matisse in the 1930s" presents a broad, chronological story of that transformative decade. Opens Oct. 20. http://ow.ly/gEci50L4pgY
Today is the day: Timed tickets are now available for "Matisse in the 1930s," opening Oct 20. Members see it free; no reservations required. http://ow.ly/iKFg50KpoAe
Matisse is coming! Get notified when tickets go on sale for this fall's most anticipated exhibition, "Matisse in the 1930s," by signing up for our monthly newsletter. While you're there, tell us what else you want to hear from us. See you in your inbox ;) http://ow.ly/SEF450KlsEF
Check out "The First 100 Days" poster series, now on view in "Cultivating Design: Recent Acquisitions." Conceived by photographer Conrad Benner of the popular Philly-based Streets Dept blog and supported by Mural Arts Philadelphia, the 2021 project asked local artists to cover policy issues they wanted the Biden administration to address in its first hundred days in office. #First100Days http://ow.ly/r9G750K1t2Q “Abolishing I.C.E.” Poster, by Melita Tirado Melita Tirado “Vaccinating the Country” Poster, by Natalie Hope McDonald Natalie Hope McDonald “The Minimum” Poster, by Donte Neal “$2,000 Stimulus Checks” Poster, by Kah Yangni @kahyangni “Closing Immigrant Camps” Poster, by Krista Dedrick-Lai Krista Dedrick Lai, Artist “Canceling Student Debt” Poster, by Brunofsky @brunofsky “Reopening Schools Safely” Poster, by Marian Bailey @_mcbailey “Climate Justice Now” Poster, by Marisa Velázquez-Rivas @marisa.vr “Reallocating Police Budgets” Poster, by Jonai Gibson-Selix byjonai “Racial Economic Equity” Poster, by Jenny Scott @itsjennyscott “Universal Healthcare” Poster, by Derick Jones @skudsink “Harm Reduction” Poster, by Lisa Kelley Lisa Kelley Art “Housing for All” Poster, by Candy Alexandra González @candy_alexandra1
Experience "Martine Syms: Neural Swamp," a multichannel video installation that uses algorithms and artificial intelligence to question the politics of images and the technologies that allow for their production and consumption. Now on view in our contemporary galleries. http://ow.ly/srf130snzo4
En “Llegada y pertenencia,” la artista Michelle Angela Ortiz/ Artist reúne las historias de cuatro habitantes de Filadelfia y explora sus experiencias únicas como inmigrantes y nuevos residentes. Vea esta comisión recién producida, parte de "New Grit: Art & Philly Now" (2021). In “Arrival and Belonging,” artist Michelle Angela Ortiz gathers the stories of four Philadelphians and explores their unique experiences as immigrants and new residents. Watch this newly produced commission, a part of New Grit: Art & Philly Now. #ImmigrantHeritageMonth
"A lot of [my work] was about coming out as a gay man, which I struggled with... In a way, I did the work and I followed the work out. It lead me out." In honor of #PrideMonth learn more about photographer David Lebe and his extraordinarily innovative and moving body of work. Explore more of Lebe's work: http://ow.ly/4UtJ30slJuT #Pride
This 1700s painting tells the story of the epic-hero Rama driving away a crow demon with the help of a magical arrow. Watch the video to learn why the artist depicts the crow demon seven times in the painting and see the work for yourself in our new installation "Encounters in Exile." http://ow.ly/ypHu30seyYp "Rama Pursues Kakasura with a Magical Grass-Arrow," around 1775–80, India http://ow.ly/2Gof30seyYs
Party with us and Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Art-ish on March 26. Listen to the live sounds of Philadelphia’s own Beano French and Seraiah Nicole, joined by two of the city’s most popular DJs, AMH and Dj Caution. Get your tickets now: http://ow.ly/SAwy30scSIN
Berthe Morisot was a core member of the French Impressionist group. She depicted scenes of everyday life with dynamic brushstrokes and a keen eye for color, and her talent was praised by her contemporaries—a rarity at the time for a woman artist. #WomensHistoryMonth See this portrait by Morisot on view in our New European Galleries. http://ow.ly/2X6H30scLPU “Young Girl with Basket,” 1892, by Berthe Morisot http://ow.ly/zht030scLPW
Watch this video and learn about an invention of Chinese imperial kilns, the revolving vase. And then see this vase on view in "Authentic: Truth and Perception in Chinese Art." http://ow.ly/5VQA30sbqeH "Gourd-Shaped Vase," 1900s, China http://ow.ly/LR2Y30sbqeR
Watch as Ronan Bouroullec discusses the role of empathy in the work of a designer. And don't miss "Circus: Bouroullec Designs" on view through May 30. http://ow.ly/N1JE30saSGx
When is an artwork done? Hear from #JasperJohns himself in this archival clip and don't miss "Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror" on view until February 13. http://ow.ly/xEeq30sa8If
The son of a carpenter, Thomas Gross was a cabinetmaker who owned a shop in Philadelphia in the early 1800s. Watch this video to learn more about Gross and this Double Chest. #BlackHistoryMonth "Double Chest (Chest-on-Chest)," 1805–10, by Thomas Gross, Jr. http://ow.ly/L20l30s9Vff
In 1964 #JasperJohns wrote in his sketchbook, “Take an object / Do something to it / Do something else to it / [repeat].” This statement perfectly epitomizes the process of making a print. For this #MindMirrorMonday the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art are both sharing our print galleries. In Philadelphia, we're looking at Johns's relationship with John Cage. Learn more about Rolywholyover here: http://ow.ly/Bvap30s7XBR Don't miss "Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror" on view through February 13. http://ow.ly/iVtl30s7XBS
#EmmaAmos began to reflect heavily on her own history toward the end of her life. In this video, see how she incorporated imagery of people and places from her past to create emotionally potent works. Don't miss "Emma Amos: Color Odyssey" on view through January 17. http://ow.ly/W2nM30s6Yr3
Emma Amos depicted women as self-possessed and at ease, their outward gazes unflinching. In this video, explore how the artist used the female form and color to unpack ideas about femininity and representation. Don't miss "Emma Amos: Color Odyssey" on view through January 17. http://ow.ly/atpP30s6y3c
In the 1990s, Richard Benson embraced digital photography and dove into color, experimenting with inkjet printing. In this clip from the film "From Darkroom to Daylight" by Harvey Wang, Benson shares why he embraced the digital process. Don't miss "Richard Benson: The World Is Smarter Than You Are" on view through January 23. http://ow.ly/7KZF30s6y0U Excerpt from book and film "From Darkroom to Daylight" by Harvey Wang (Daylight Books)
Discover how Emma Amos, a Black woman artist from the segregated South, confronted both racism and sexism with her groundbreaking work. Don't miss "Emma Amos: Color Odyssey" on view through January 17. http://ow.ly/JcO130s69C5
What was #JasperJohns's reaction to seeing Paul Cézanne's "The Large Bathers"? Curator Carlos Basualdo recalls Johns's fascination with the finished and unfinished aspects of the artwork. Don't miss "Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror," on view until February 12. http://ow.ly/5U6530s5Lmj
#JasperJohns is very connected to the history of the museum. Hear from curator Carlos Basualdo about these connections including how the artist was influenced by Marcel Duchamp. Don't miss "Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror" on view until February 12. http://ow.ly/wfVg30s52F5
Learn how to create the perfect appetizer board for the holidays at our Chef Demonstration: Holiday Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie Pairing on December 3. View the menu and buy your ticket here: http://ow.ly/lcaU30s1cm5
The most comprehensive retrospective ever devoted to #JasperJohns, this exhibition features his most iconic works as well as many others shown for the first time. Don't miss "Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror" now on view through February 13.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Visit the museum on Sunday for Pay What You Wish admission and see exhibitions dedicated to Jasper Johns, Emma Amos, Richard Benson, and more. http://ow.ly/thMK30rZwGG
You're in for a scary good time at tomorrow's Halloween in the Sculpture Garden! The weather looks perfect, so plan to join us from 10:30–3:00 p.m. for this free outdoor event with pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating, plus music and spooky storytelling. http://ow.ly/vVXg30rYK59
NOW OPEN - "Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror" provides a rare insight into the working process of one of the greatest artists of our time. http://ow.ly/mz7i30rVs9G The most comprehensive retrospective ever devoted to Johns’s art, this exhibition is conceived as a whole but displayed simultaneously at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Whitney Museum of American Art —two institutions with which Johns has longstanding relationships. #JasperJohns
LAST CHANCE: Don't miss this exhibition that champions our city’s vibrant art scene. Twenty-five artists with strong Philadelphia connections explore ideas of being and belonging through ceramics, fiber, glass, painting, photography, sculpture, video, and more. "New Grit: Art & Philly Now" closes this Sunday, August 22. http://ow.ly/pP1J30rRuOT
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