Travelore Report, Monthly In Print Since 1971: November 2018 At The Philadelphia Museum Of Art

Thursday, November 1, 2018

November 2018 At The Philadelphia Museum Of Art

The prettiest playthings

Little Ladies: Victorian Fashion Dolls and the Feminine Ideal

Opens Nov. 11

Before Barbie and American Girl, there was Miss Fanchon. The ultimate toy for privileged girls in the 1860s and 1870s, she and her friends were seen as models of ladylike perfection, and came with an amazing array of dresses, undergarments, and meticulously crafted accessories.

Museum members can see the exhibition first during Members’ Previews, November 9–10.

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Coming Soon Dieter Rams: Principled Design Opening November 18 Love the look and feel of your smartphone? Thank Dieter Rams. His quietly innovative versions of household products, stripped of any extraneous features, continue to influence industrial design today.		On View Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now Through March 3 Experience the drama and glamour of some of the most creative feminine fashions ever designed, from romantic ball gowns to audacious contemporary ensembles, and everything in between.		New in the Galleries Arte Povera: Homage to Amalfi ’68 Through July 7 Fifty years ago, a three-day exhibition and happening in Amalfi changed the course of contemporary art in Italy. This installation pays tribute to that groundbreaking event and features a number of works originally exhibited.

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42nd Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show Nov. 2–4 Don't miss the premier show and sale of contemporary craft. Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, this year the show features 195 artists from across the US and 26 guest artists from Germany.		Pay What You Wish Dazzling Diwali Family Festival Nov. 4, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights. Glow with pride as you create a diya lamp from clay, and be dazzled by a dance performance by the Traditions of India. Free after Pay What You Wish admission.		Arcadia Library Lecture P.S. Page Me Later: The Magic and Mystery of FOUND Stuff Nov. 6, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Writer, filmmaker, This American Lifereporter, and FOUND Magazinecreator Davy Rothbart shares his favorites from the pages of his cult zine.

Kick off the Holidays

Tree-Lighting Celebration

Nov. 21, 5:00–8:45 p.m.

Make the Museum a part of your holiday tradition. We're ushering in this cheerful season with a Tree-Lighting Celebration. Join us for festive treats and music by York Street Hustle leading up to the 6:00 p.m. countdown. Warm (and adult) beverages and the Sister Cities Girlchoir continue the celebration inside.

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Wednesday Nights Card-Making Station Nov. 21–Dec. 26 Put last year’s coal to good use and create handmade holiday greetings for everyone on your list.		Final Fridays Ultimate Ugly Sweater Party Nov. 30, 5:00–8:45 p.m. Our annual holiday bash, only grander and gaudier than ever before.		Shopping Holiday Marketplace Dec. 1, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Browse a selection of gifts from local designers and artists. Members get 20% off.

See a full calendar of What's On this season.


Members-Only Tour South Asian Art Select days in November Enjoy an introduction to the arts and cultures of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tibet, including a tour of the only southern Indian temple hall in this hemisphere. Reservations required.		For Members November Happenings Check out the electronic version of the November For Members calendar for exhibitions, members programs, and offers to help you plan your next visit.		Museum News 2018 Annual Report Available online See what your Museum has been up to over the past year, and where we're headed. Thank you to all our generous members, supporters, and donors.