Dorrance Special Exhibition Galleries First Floor

1948 arshile gorky american born armenia oil on canvas 43 3 4 x 55 1 2 inches 111 1 x 141 cm gift by exchange of mr.

Dorrance special exhibition galleries first floor.

This major retrospective will feature sean scully s most significant works from the 1970s to the present. Tom lea gallery dorrance and olga roderick gallery richard and frances mithoff gallery for the first time in twenty years and a year after renovating the museum s renowned kress collection of european art galleries the el paso museum of art refreshes its second floor galleries devoted to permanent collections and special exhibitions. The exhibition presents the comprehensive design for the renewal and expansion of the philadelphia museum of art by internationally celebrated architect frank gehry. First floor galleries featuring an array of objects from the winterthur collection the first floor galleries provide an up close look at the craftsmanship and varying styles found in the museum.

Over seven decades of style will be on view in high fashion an exhibition highlighting drama glamour and creativity through stunning examples of feminine fashion. It will closely examine his contribution to the history of abstract art and his. Although many of the spaces are permanently divided by medium the objects within them change frequently to showcase new items and reflect new research. Dorrance special exhibition galleries first floor image dark green painting c.

Curator jessica todd smith the susan gray detweiler curator of american art and manager center for american art location dorrance special exhibition galleries first floor. Exhibition related education programming was generously supported by the center for american art at the philadelphia museum of art. Sturgis and marion b. Although they are regarded first and foremost as painters the impressionists were equally dedicated to making and exhibiting drawings pastels and sculptures.

Rodolphe meyer de schauensee and r. Dorrance special exhibition galleries first floor click here for more info from the pma. New exhibition dates to be announced. Dorrance special exhibition galleries first floor itinerary philadelphia museum of art october 2009 january 2010 tate modern london spring 2010 museum of contemporary art los angeles summer 2010.

Over a quarter of the work exhibited in their group shows were on paper. The couture and ready to wear garments on view complemented by displays of exceptional accessories range in date from. The shape of ideas dorrance special exhibition galleries second floor the museum is currently closed. Dorrance special exhibition galleries first floor itinerary walker art center minneapolis october 27 january 20 2008 philadelphia museum of art february 20 may 18 2008 san francisco museum of modern art june 16 september 28 2008.