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  • Wawa Welcome America’s Free Museum Day at PAFA

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We’re excited to be part of Wawa Welcome America’s Free Museum Days! PAFA will be free and open to the public on Sunday, June 21 from 10 AM–5 PM. Come explore both of PAFA’s historic museum buildings and experience A Nation of Artists in the Historic Landmark Building. Not only that—we’ll also be hosting our Family Arts Festival all day, featuring free hands-on artmaking, creative activities, and fun for visitors of all ages. It’s also a great opportunity to experience Bodies & Souls before the exhibition closes. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy free admission, family-friendly programming, and world-class art

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

    Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Nation of Artists tour explores the diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout the newly restored Historic Landmark Building. Led by experienced docents, the tour examines the internationalism and global exchange of American art while also highlighting works from the 18th century to the modern day which feature American artists responding to the social conditions of their time. Organized in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary, A Nation of Artists examines how artistic production in the United States has been shaped by creativity, exchange, expansion, conflict, and innovation. At PAFA, works made from the late 18th century to today

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

    Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Nation of Artists tour explores the diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout the newly restored Historic Landmark Building. Led by experienced docents, the tour examines the internationalism and global exchange of American art while also highlighting works from the 18th century to the modern day which feature American artists responding to the social conditions of their time. Organized in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary, A Nation of Artists examines how artistic production in the United States has been shaped by creativity, exchange, expansion, conflict, and innovation. At PAFA, works made from the late 18th century to today

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • The Birth

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for the Exhibition Reception of The Birth by Low-Residency MFA alum, SEIVIN. Shortly after graduating from the MFA program in the summer of 2025, SEIVIN was invited to create an installation in the Broad Street Studio at the front of the Hamilton Building. Known for elaborate and colorful site-specific tape installations, he transformed the glass gallery into a dynamic, entangled experience solely using tape. Inspired by the nature of the Broad Street Studio itself, he explored the tension between visibility and interiority and focused on creating an experience that viewers could enter, not just observe. Through an organic

    Free

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

    Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Nation of Artists tour explores the diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout the newly restored Historic Landmark Building. Led by experienced docents, the tour examines the internationalism and global exchange of American art while also highlighting works from the 18th century to the modern day which feature American artists responding to the social conditions of their time. Organized in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary, A Nation of Artists examines how artistic production in the United States has been shaped by creativity, exchange, expansion, conflict, and innovation. At PAFA, works made from the late 18th century to today

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Watercolor Workshop with James Toogood

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Interested in learning or improving your watercolor skills? All materials and techniques will be discussed, including the selection of papers, brushes, and pigments, as well as transparent and opaque painting methods. Students will work from still-life subjects and/or their own source material. All levels welcome. Weekend Workshop Instructor: James Toogood Date & Time: June 6 & June 7, Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM - 5PM PAFA members at the Dual Plus or Friend level and above receive 10% off. Discount applies to CE regular adult Summer Session 1 and 2 classes and workshops only. Spring 2026 courses, Summer Studio-Critique/studio rental

    $225.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

    Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Nation of Artists tour explores the diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout the newly restored Historic Landmark Building. Led by experienced docents, the tour examines the internationalism and global exchange of American art while also highlighting works from the 18th century to the modern day which feature American artists responding to the social conditions of their time. Organized in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary, A Nation of Artists examines how artistic production in the United States has been shaped by creativity, exchange, expansion, conflict, and innovation. At PAFA, works made from the late 18th century to today

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Fine Arts Certificate Program Info Session

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for an info session on our Fine Arts Certificate program, offering prospective students an inside look at our rigorous approach to art training. Your art career starts here! Learn more about this immersive, studio-focused program. Tour our exceptional art making facilities. Connect with a vibrant artistic community at the longest continuously operating art museum and art school in the U.S. Plus, attendees can enjoy: Complimentary admission to PAFA’s museum galleries* 15% off at our Museum Store* 10% off Top Hat Coffee* *12pm afternoon sessions only. Plus, evening session attendees will receive: Complimentary ticket to PAFA’s museum galleries, which

    Free

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

    Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Nation of Artists tour explores the diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout the newly restored Historic Landmark Building. Led by experienced docents, the tour examines the internationalism and global exchange of American art while also highlighting works from the 18th century to the modern day which feature American artists responding to the social conditions of their time. Organized in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary, A Nation of Artists examines how artistic production in the United States has been shaped by creativity, exchange, expansion, conflict, and innovation. At PAFA, works made from the late 18th century to today

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

    Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Nation of Artists tour explores the diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout the newly restored Historic Landmark Building. Led by experienced docents, the tour examines the internationalism and global exchange of American art while also highlighting works from the 18th century to the modern day which feature American artists responding to the social conditions of their time. Organized in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary, A Nation of Artists examines how artistic production in the United States has been shaped by creativity, exchange, expansion, conflict, and innovation. At PAFA, works made from the late 18th century to today

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Family Art Day

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring the whole family for a fun, creative afternoon at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Family Art Day is a completely free, all-ages event designed to get everyone making art together. Enjoy our monthly make & take art activity—perfect for budding artists of all ages. Explore the Museum, try out new materials, and take home your very own creation. ✂️ Artmaking starts at 1 PM 🎟️ Pre-registration is required 🖼️ Free Museum admission included Come make something special with us! Admission to the museum is included with this free program; advance registration is required.

    Free

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

    Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Nation of Artists tour explores the diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout the newly restored Historic Landmark Building. Led by experienced docents, the tour examines the internationalism and global exchange of American art while also highlighting works from the 18th century to the modern day which feature American artists responding to the social conditions of their time. Organized in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary, A Nation of Artists examines how artistic production in the United States has been shaped by creativity, exchange, expansion, conflict, and innovation. At PAFA, works made from the late 18th century to today

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Student Works: From the 2025-2026 Academic Year

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    PAFA is pleased to present Student Works: From the 2025-2026 Academic Year, a showcase of work created by PAFA's Continuing Education (CE) students over the past year. A celebratory exhibition bringing together students from the transitional 1-year certificate offerings and CE courses, the show will reflect the range of artistic explorations and skill development that is being honed across PAFA's educational programming. A testament to the students' creative passions and the faculty's dedicated teachings, the showcase marks a culminating capstone experience for the school through recent programmatic transitions and the rebuilding of PAFA's educational future. Please join us in celebrating

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

    Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Nation of Artists tour explores the diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout the newly restored Historic Landmark Building. Led by experienced docents, the tour examines the internationalism and global exchange of American art while also highlighting works from the 18th century to the modern day which feature American artists responding to the social conditions of their time. Organized in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary, A Nation of Artists examines how artistic production in the United States has been shaped by creativity, exchange, expansion, conflict, and innovation. At PAFA, works made from the late 18th century to today

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

    Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Nation of Artists tour explores the diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout the newly restored Historic Landmark Building. Led by experienced docents, the tour examines the internationalism and global exchange of American art while also highlighting works from the 18th century to the modern day which feature American artists responding to the social conditions of their time. Organized in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary, A Nation of Artists examines how artistic production in the United States has been shaped by creativity, exchange, expansion, conflict, and innovation. At PAFA, works made from the late 18th century to today

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Drawing on Mylar Workshop (In-Person) with Shushana Rucker

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Discover the unique possibilities of drawing on Mylar in this immersive one-day workshop. Students will explore how the smooth, translucent surface of Mylar allows for even blending, soft moody values, and bold contrasts. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on exercises, participants will experiment with graphite, charcoal, and erasing techniques to create expressive drawings. Ideal for artists interested in expanding their drawing vocabulary, this workshop provides a focused introduction to Mylar’s versatile and forgiving surface. One-Day Weekend Workshop (In-Person) Instructor: Shushana Rucker Date & Time: April 25, Saturday, 9 AM – 5 PM

    $115.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • The Figure in Clay Workshop (In-Person) with Colleen O’Donnell

    The Figure in Clay Workshop (In-Person) with Colleen O’Donnell
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn the techniques and tools of figure sculpture through demonstration and hands-on sculpting from a live model. This in-person workshop explores anatomy, proportion, gesture, and design using the versatility of clay. Students will be encouraged to express themselves through both representational and abstract approaches. Open to all levels and perfect for beginners. Note: Tuition includes a $35 model fee. Weekend Workshop (In-Person) Instructor: Colleen O'Donnell Date & Time: April 18 & 19, Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM – 4 PM Featured Artwork by Colleen O'Donnell

    $230.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • The Figure in Clay Workshop (In-Person) with Colleen O’Donnell

    The Figure in Clay Workshop (In-Person) with Colleen O’Donnell
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn the techniques and tools of figure sculpture through demonstration and hands-on sculpting from a live model. This in-person workshop explores anatomy, proportion, gesture, and design using the versatility of clay. Students will be encouraged to express themselves through both representational and abstract approaches. Open to all levels and perfect for beginners. Note: Tuition includes a $35 model fee. Weekend Workshop (In-Person) Instructor: Colleen O'Donnell Date & Time: April 18 & 19, Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM – 4 PM Featured Artwork by Colleen O'Donnell

    $230.00

  • Artists in Conversation: Craig Calderwood and Didier William

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join guest curator Robert Cozzolino as he leads a conversation with two artists included in the exhibition Bodies & Souls. Craig Calderwood and Didier William have each reimagined figurative painting through hybrid materials and a meaningful use of patterns. Each explores gender, sexuality and how bodies relate to culture in their work. Calderwood has three drawings and a work on fabric in the exhibition; two of William's works are featured at PAFA and one will be on view at Woodmere.

    Free

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Uncle Bobbie’s X Ericka Hart: Nasty Work Book Tour

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Black queer non-binary femme activist and award-winning sexuality educator, Ericka Hart joins us for the release of her book, "Nasty Work"."Free your mind / And the rest will follow..." - En VogueWe are so excited to welcome Black queer femme activist, writer and award-winning sexuality educator, Ericka Hart for the release of her new book, Nasty Work.Ericka will be in conversation with organizer, advocate and the Deputy Executive Director for Strategy & Culture at the ACLU, AJ Hikes.Get ready for a powerful discussion around sex, sexuality and gender and how we can liberate our world, just as well as our

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Art as Medicine: The Clare Feldman Poliakoff Inaugural Lecture

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    How does art heal? Can creativity transform healthcare? Join us for the inaugural Clare Feldman Poliakoff Lecture, where medicine meets artistic expression in a groundbreaking conversation about accessibility, empathy, and the power of art to restore and inspire. Iranian-American cardiologist and visual artist Dr. Nazanin Moghbeli delivers the keynote address, drawing on her unique practice that transforms EKGs and diagnostic imagery into stunning works bridging Persian calligraphy and modern medicine. As Jefferson Health's Artist-in-Residence, Dr. Moghbeli pioneers the use of art to cultivate empathy among healthcare providers and prevent burnout—proving that creativity is not merely decorative, but essential to healing.

    Free

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Exhibition Tours: Bodies & Souls

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Bodies and Souls tour explores the Kohler Collection’s eclectic and deeply human approach to figurative art, following works collected by Philadelphia‑based collectors Robert and Frances Coulborn Kohler. Focusing on art made primarily in the second half of the twentieth century, the tour examines how artists have used realism and representation as liberating tools to explore embodied experience, including gender, sexuality, interpersonal relationships, psychological states, and connections to home and community. Beginning in the 1980s, the Kohlers committed themselves to collecting works by living artists who employed representational and realist methodologies at a time when figuration was often dismissed as

    $25.00

  • A Nation of Artists Preview

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get a first look at A Nation of Artists before it opens to the public. PAFA curators Lea C. Stephenson, Kenneth R. Woodcock Curator of Historical American Art, and Leah Triplett, Curator of Contemporary Art, come together for an intimate preview conversation exploring the surprising stories, overlooked artists, and bold curatorial choices behind this landmark exhibition marking America’s 250th anniversary. What makes A Nation of Artists different from traditional American art surveys? How do you tell 250 years of American creativity—from colonial painters to contemporary innovators—in a way that honors complexity and challenges long-held assumptions? Stephenson and Triplett offer a

    Free