Latest Events in Philadelphia(January Updated)

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The installation highlights picture frames as works of art in their own right, exploring their shifting forms and functions from the altar-like frames of the Renaissance to the experimental, artist-designed frames of the late 1800s. It will include 13 frames from the Johnson Collection, which, together, express the craftsmanship and variety of European frames through the centuries.

In his Manifesto of Surrealism of 1924, André Breton celebrated the unbridled imagination as the key to freedom in all aspects of life. Artists responded by inventing a wide variety of new expressive forms designed to stir up the human capacity for wonder and amazement. Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100 will feature approximately two hundred works by more than seventy artists associated with the international Surrealist movement.

The groundbreaking exhibition spans 18,000 square feet and features eight themed galleries, 25 interactive experiences, and over 100 original artifacts from fan-favorite attractions, including Jurassic World, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon, Universal Monsters, and more. It celebrates Universal’s rich history of bringing iconic franchises to life in unique and creative ways, as well as developing thrilling attractions. The exhibit offers a special, inside look at the storytelling, innovation and world-building behind Universal’s legendary creations, from The World Famous Studio Tour, exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood, to the most recent launch of Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort and the largest and most technologically advanced theme park to open in the US in decades. From animatronics, robotics, and ride design to costuming and special effects, guests will explore the artistry, creativity, and technology behind the thrills and chills of the award-winning Universal theme parks. The galleries will delve into the creative world of storyboard artists, animators, game designers, visual effects artists, and prop masters for a rare glimpse into the universe of innovation driven by talented teams that push the boundaries of themed entertainment and shape the future of epic experiences.

The Philadelphia 76ers, established in 1946 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, play their home games at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers have won the NBA Championship three times, in 1955, 1967, and 1983. Current key players include Joel Embiid. The Memphis Grizzlies, established in 1995 and based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, play their home games at FedExForum. The Grizzlies have not won an NBA Championship. Current key players include Ja Morant.

The Philadelphia 76ers, established in 1946 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, play their home games at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers have won the NBA Championship three times, in 1955, 1967, and 1983. Current key players include Joel Embiid. The Brooklyn Nets, established in 1967 and based in Brooklyn, New York, USA, play their home games at Barclays Center. The Nets have reached the NBA Finals twice but have not won a championship. Current key players include Cam Thomas and Cameron Johnson.

This exhibition celebrates the outstanding paintings, drawings, and prints by female artists in the collection of Keith and Jim Straw. The Philadelphia couple began collecting art in the 1970s, a time when collecting works by women artists was relatively rare. They initially collected works by active 19th-century artists, but over time their collection expanded to include contemporary artists, forging close personal relationships with them. To celebrate the Straws' commitment to donate a portion of their collection to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this exhibition features representative works by artists such as Lily Martin Spencer, Susanna Varadon, Betty Sal, Joan Quirk-Tu-Sy Smith, and Kay Wokingstick. These artworks collectively demonstrate the resilience and creativity of women artists throughout history.

The exhibition, “Where Are We Now? Places and People in America, 1955-2025,” opens with photographs by Swiss-born artist Robert Frank. In 1955, Frank published his photobook, *The Americans*, a collection of photographs taken during his long road trips across America. The book sparked controversy because it revealed, in an almost casual manner, the divisions in American social life, particularly the racism and other prejudices that shape the public experience. While Frank's photographs unsettled many, his collection reads like a love letter to the land he inhabited. This exhibition, in keeping with his spirit, brings together photographic works by numerous artists exploring the American experience and identity in various ways. The exhibition title poses an open-ended question. The photographs on display do not offer simple answers. Together, they raise another simple question: What does it look like when we try to unite?

The exhibition will present Erasius's creative journey over two decades, including early conceptual works inspired by nature and found objects, as well as furniture, mirrors, and other products created using appropriated and digitally processed Greco-Roman artifacts. In addition, the exhibition will showcase a series of the designer's "dynamic" cabinets, characterized by their movable components. Erasius is committed to breaking the traditional notion that cabinets must be boxes with two front doors, or, in the artist's words, "breaking the box." In his "Dual Perspectives" series, he proposes a dynamic lifestyle where furniture can rotate, swing, and unfold in different ways. ‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌ ‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌

In fall 2025, the Barnes—home to the world’s largest collection of works by the self-taught artist Henri Rousseau—will present Henri Rousseau: A Painter's Secrets in the Roberts Gallery. This landmark exhibition brings together important paintings from collections around the world, showing how Rousseau painted with viewers in mind, changing his works and his story to suit their preferences. Building on a comprehensive research study of the 18 works by Rousseau at the Barnes, the exhibition was developed in partnership with the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, which houses the collection of the art dealer Paul Guillaume. Guillaume sold many Rousseau paintings to Dr. Albert Barnes but kept others for himself—this exhibition reunites these works for the first time in more than a hundred years.