October News And Events At The Philadelphia Museum Of Art

Collectively Imagining Our Future Philadelphia Assembled Through December 10 The first exhibition of its kind at the Museum, Philadelphia Assembledjoins art and civic engagement. Upcoming exhibition events include storytelling, art-making, live performance, and curated menus—all created by the artists, activists, and organizers who are collectively building the exhibition. Admission to the Perelman Building throughout the run of the exhibition is Pay What You Wish. Events PHLA Kitchen Closing Soon Cy Twombly’s Iliad Through October 8 Get a fresh look at Cy Twombly’s ambitious retelling of Homer’s Iliad.Experience the celebrated painting cycle alongside related drawings and sculptures before the paintings go back to their permanent gallery later this year. New in the Galleries At the Center: Masters of American Craft Contemporary Craft Alluring works by three key figures in the field of American contemporary craft: fiber artist Yvonne Pacanovsky Bobrowicz, sculptor Jack Larimore, and jeweler Sharon Church. The Kiss Rodin Museum Discover what passion looks like in the hands of a master sculptor. 2017 is the one hundredth anniversary of Auguste Rodin’s death. To mark the occasion, the Museum will take part in worldwide celebrations of the artist’s work and legacy with special exhibitions and programs. See all current exhibitions. Italian Renaissance Painters. Dutch Masters. French Impressionists. Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection November 3–February 19 In 1917, the most famous lawyer of his day left his astonishing trove of European art to the city of Philadelphia. One hundred years later, we’re taking a new look at one of this country’s most remarkable collections. Encounter treasures by the likes of Botticelli, Bosch, Titian, Rembrandt, and Monet—and see how art historians keep making new discoveries about the collection. A New Twist on Your Friday Night Word Up! September 29, 5:00–8:45 p.m. Celebrate the art of words and language. Featuring in-gallery storytelling, a literary set of music by DJ Halfbreed, a workshop with street artist and poet Blur, and a headlining performance by Philadelphia's Poet Laureate Yolanda Wisher and her band the Afroeaters. Final Fridays are free with Museum admission. Full Schedule Object Lessons Changing Fashion Starts September 28 See how artists throughout history depict every day activewear, elegant eveningwear, and fabulous costumes. $125 ($100 members). Pay What You Wish Family Festival Enchanted Forest October 1,  10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The Pennsylvania Ballet II brings Snow White to the Museum. Catch a performance, make your own magical masterpiece, and discover spellbinding treasures in our galleries. Hosted by the Young Friends Fall into Art November 4,  9:00 p.m.–midnight Party with a purpose in the Museum’s Great Stair Hall. Enjoy after-hours access to art, plus dancing to the sounds of DJ Royale, an open bar, and surprises around every corner. Public tickets start at $65. Proceeds benefit the Museum. See a full calendar of What's On this season. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130philamuseum.org