Spring 2018 At The Philadelphia Museum Of Art

Rural Rhythms and City Sounds Modern Times: American Art 1910–1950 Through September 3 From jazz and the jitterbug to assembly lines and skylines: the early twentieth century was a time of great social, artistic, and technological change. Artists responded with a revolutionary language of shapes and colors. See how Georgia O’Keeffe, Marsden Hartley, Jacob Lawrence, and others challenged convention and forged bold new styles to fit the times. Book Now Photography Experiments in Motion Opens April 21 Photographers are able to stop, extend, and rearrange time for their own creative ends. Experimentslooks at ways the artists approach subjects like memory and mortality, the passage of time, and invisible aspects of nature. Sculpture Garden Now, She: Two Sculptures by Ursula von Rydingsvard Opens April 27 A pair of monumental works by one of the most influential sculptors working today. First constructed in cedar and then cast in bronze and urethane resin, these lyrical sculptures exemplify the artist’s complex approach to scale, material, and technique. Prints Biting Wit and Brazen Folly: British Satirical Prints, 1780s–1830s Opens May 4 Printed satirical caricatures were inescapable in London during the 1700s and 1800s. Often lighthearted and cheeky upon first glance, the images could also be mulled over and picked apart at leisure. See all current exhibitions. Outdoor Art Rodin Museum Pay What You Wish This tranquil oasis is one of the world's great places to experience the work of celebrated French sculptor Auguste Rodin. Often regarded as the father of modern sculpture, Rodin created masterpieces such as The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell that will take your breath away. Spring is a great time to visit: the gardens are in bloom with a variety of colorful blossoms Louder, Livelier, Looser Final Fridays: Body Language April 27, 5:00–8:45 p.m. Get body-positive with a night celebrating forms and figures of all shapes and sizes. Artist Michael Grimaldi leads a life drawing class celebrating the collaboration between artist and model. Nude models will be on hand to inspire you. The Naked Stark dance company lead a movement workshop promoting mind/body awareness. Performer Wesley Flash invites you on a transgender Detour, reclaiming trans artworks in a re-vision of art hirstory. Then enjoy body-movin' music by DJ lil'dave before taking in an inspiring contemporary dance performance by the multicultural and intergenerational Eleone Dance Theatre. Limited Tickets Available 56th Annual Philadelphia Antiques & Art Show April 20–22 | The Navy Yard Long regarded as one of the best shows of its kind in the United States, the Philadelphia Antiques & Art Show features sixty dealers specializing in a wide range of periods and styles. Don't miss a special talk by Martha Stewart on April 20. Hands-On Art Making Bookmaking Workshop May 5, 1:30–4:30 p.m. Learn bookmaking techniques during the last of this series of workshops. Each session includes a tour of the exhibition Keith Smith at Home with the show's curator. $20 ($16 members); includes Perelman Building admission. Family Festival Peace, Love & Collab May 6, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Come together at the Perelman Building: Take part in a collaborative creation inspired by the psychedelic 1960s, discover artist Jean Shin’s community-based installations, and then watch teamwork in action with improv group StoryUP! See a full calendar of What's On this season. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130philamuseum.org

Celebrate Rodin 100, The Father Of Modern Sculpture, At The Rodin Museum In Philadelphia #Rodin100

Worldwide Celebration Auguste Rodin 2017 is the one hundredth anniversary of Auguste Rodin’s death. To mark the occasion, the Rodin Museum is taking part in a worldwide celebration of the artist’s work and legacy. Follow along with us all day on social media to join in on the celebration and learn more about this extraordinary artist.  In the Galleries The Kiss On View 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 and the variety of approaches, meanings, and allusions that Rodin brought to his figures. Around Town Kiefer Rodin  The Barnes Foundation invites you to be among the first to see contemporary artist Anselm Kiefer’s experimental responses to sculptures and drawings by Auguste Rodin.  2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130philamuseum.org For more information on the exhibitions and programs listed here, including generous donors, please visit philamuseum.org. The Thinker, modeled 1880–81 and enlarged 1902–4 by Auguste Rodin, cast 1919 by Alexis Rudier (Bequest of Jules E. Mastbaum, F1929-7-123). Copy of Rodin's "The Kiss" (detail), carved in marble 1929 by Henri Gréber, after Auguste Rodin (Bequest of Jules E. Mastbaum, F1929-7-62). Eternal Springtime, modeled 1884 by Auguste Rodin; cast between 1898-1918 by Ferdinand Barbedienne (Bequest of Jules E. Mastbaum, 1929). Auguste Rodin: Les Cathédrales de France (August Rodin: The Cathedrals of France) (detail), 2016, by Anselm Kiefer © Anselm Kiefer (Photo: Georges Poncet).

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