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Philadelphia Arts and Culture
If you love to explore museums, this is the place for you. Philadelphia's museums and cultural repositories comprise one of the finest art collections in the country. The city also has one of the largest concentrations of outdoor and mural art in the world, as well as a variety of galleries in which to browse and shop.
Discover renowned American artists at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the nation's first art museum and school. Opened in 1876 to celebrate the country's centennial, the museum houses a collection of American masters spanning four centuries. Showcasing 2,000 years of human creativity, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is home to one of the most important collections in the U.S., including masterpieces of painting, sculpture and decorative arts from Europe, Asia and the Americas. More than 225,000 works of art are displayed in 200 captivating galleries, including striking Renaissance master paintings, elaborately carved stone altar pieces, entire period rooms and architectural settings from around the world. Keep an eye out for special exhibits like Ansel Adams and Paul Cezanne.
The largest collection of Rodin sculptures and drawings outside of Paris, including "The Thinker" and the "Gates of Hell," can be examined at The Rodin Museum. The African American Museum in Philadelphia, the first of its kind in the U.S., displays historical and contemporary materials and art from African American culture.
More than 100 contemporary works by world-renowned artists fill the galleries of the National Liberty Museum. Nearly every exhibit includes a work in glass illustrating the beauty and fragility of freedom, including the "Flame of Liberty," a dramatic 20-foot crimson glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly. The Barnes Foundation, located in nearby Merion, houses one of the world's finest private collections of early French Modern and Post-Impressionist paintings, including works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Manet, Monet, Modigliani and Picasso. Advanced reservations are required for all visits and are accepted by telephone, fax or e-mail. Visit www.barnesfoundation.org for more information.
A diverse array of media and influences can be found throughout the region at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Brandywine River Museum, Woodmere Art Museum, James A. Michener Art Museum, Mercer Museum, Fabric Workshop and Museum and many others. The beautiful landscapes of the Brandywine Valley and Bucks County provide backdrops for many fine collections and inspiration for new generations of artists.
Philadelphia's world-famous Mural Arts Program is credited for making Philadelphia the "City of Murals" with more than 2,700 multi-story, colorful masterpieces adorning buildings throughout the city. Take a Mural Arts Tour for an in-depth look at the murals and the neighborhoods and artists that created them.
ART GALLERIES & STORES
Absolute Abstract
141 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA
215- 733-0190
www.absoluteabstractart.com
Featuring exclusive Philadelphia images on canvas and affordable pop art imagery art blocks.
Artists' House Gallery
57 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA
215-923-8440
www.artistshouse.com
Featuring work by emerging and established artists, frequently from the Philadelphia area.
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Pkwy.
Wilmington, DE
866-232-3714
www.delart.org
The Delaware Art Museum's collection focuses on American art and illustration, as well as the British Pre-Raphaelite movement.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
26th St. and the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Philadelphia, PA
215-763-8100
www.philamuseum.org
Whether it's your first visit or your hundredth, there's always something new to surprise, enlighten, excite, and inspire.
Pennsylvania Art Conservatory
1824 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA
215-564-2100
www.PAConservatory.com
Providing the highest standards of service and quality products for all your art needs.
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