August 2017 News And Events At The Philadelphia Museum Of Art

August Newsletter

Hear us roar 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. . Coming soon Philadelphia Assembled Opens September 9 How can we collectively shape our futures? Challenging, inspiring, and as big as the city, Philadelphia Assembled joins art and civic engagement. Paris on the Parkway Rodin Museum Pay what you wish Discover what passion looks like in the hands of a master sculptor. 2017 is the 100th anniversary of Auguste Rodin’s death. This new installation explores the artist’s intimate and powerful depictions of romantic love. In the galleries Unlimited: Painting in France in the 1960s & 1970s Contemporary art See how artists working in France challenged the conventions of painting during a period of worldwide civil and political unrest. See all current exhibitions. You’ve never seen the wilderness from this angle Art Splash Gets Wild Through September 4 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. Louder, livelier, looser Last Chance Summer Dance August 25, 5:00–8:45 p.m. Dance the night away with booty-shaking Brazilian music by PhillyBloco. Wednesday Nights Outdoor Yoga Every week, 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. Practice your poses with Dhyana Yoga. Classes are held in the Sculpture Garden (weather permitting). On Wednesday Nights, admission is Pay What You Wish; free ticket required for yoga (first come, first served). Summer 2017 What's On Events and activities There's lots more going on—take a look at the current issue of What's On to learn about all of the events and activities we've got planned. Please note: The Perelman Building is closed though September 8 in preparation for the exhibition Philadelphia Assembled. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19101 philamuseum.org