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”It’s not really necessary to be radical,” he says. When it comes to interiors, Fukasawa says he is “in charge of designing the background” to people’s home lives.” Read the article from The New York Times Style Magazine: https://nyti.ms/4guB8es

Breaking news: The Philadelphia Museum of Art and Mural Arts have collaborated to create a public art series featuring work by alumni of Mural Arts' Fellowship for Black Artists. Alumni were prompted to explore the central themes of the museum’s acclaimed exhibition, “The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure” on view now through Feb 9. Keep an eye out for the Mural Arts Fellows' stunning installations at five locations across the city! 🖼️ "Alone" by Eustace Mamba 🖼️ "Transition" by Shanina Dionna 🖼️ "Afternoon Stroll" by Mikel Elam 🖼️ "I Can See the Stars Aligning" by Akira Gordon 🖼️ "Toribio y Francia" by Alexsi Morales

What does it mean to create your own visibility? In the second video of “Everyday,” a three-part video series created to illuminate the nuance and richness of Black contemporary life, we sat down with founders Tré Seals and brothers Richard and Mengistu Koilor to discuss what it means to be a disrupter and an agent for change. Ultimately, the conversation was about becoming a steward of your own legacy as an artist and entrepreneur. Conceived by Good Black Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the series “Everyday” complements the works of 28 Black and African diasporic artists featured in the exhibition, “The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure,” on view now at the museum through Feb 9. Check out our YouTube channel for more: https://lnkd.in/eunb-eBC #TheTimeisAlwaysNow “Everyday” was made in collaboration with Good Black Art, Elizabeth Leitzell and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Creative Direction and Executive Producer: Phillip Collins Executive Producer: Paul Dien Content Lead and Writer: Danté Maurice Laughlin Director of Photography and Editor: Elizabeth Leitzell Producers: Courtney A. and Jordan Tucker Camera Operators: Danté Maurice  Production Sound Mixer: Avantika Nimbalker  Post Audio Mixer: David Rainey 

Spread Some Love This Season ❤️ Join us on Thursday, December 12 through December 15 for a Young Friend-hosted toiletry drive to support Broad Street Love! Drop off your donations at any Visitor Services desk and get a little something for yourself: a 10% off coupon for dining and shopping (members, it’s your time to shine—we’ll double your discount!). What to donate? Think full-size: - Toothbrushes & Toothpaste - Shampoo & Conditioner - Menstrual Products - Hand Sanitizer & Wet Wipes - Deodorant Feeling festive? Wear your ugliest sweater to our "It's a Wrap!" Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 13, make a donation, and we’ll treat you to a free drink! 🎄🍹 Learn more: https://bit.ly/40Ao2Ym #YoungFriends #artmuseum #toiletrydrive #donate

Join us for Museum Mindfulness: Trataka on Wednesday, December 18, from 7–8 p.m. This free session will explore the meditative practice of candle gazing, focusing on artworks that evoke light and warmth. Led by wellness expert Shesheena A. Bray, M.S.Ed, NCC, it’s an opportunity to center yourself in the midst of the holiday season. Register today: https://bit.ly/40sUFHs

“There is never a time in the future in which we will work out our salvation. The challenge is in the moment, the time is always now.” – James Baldwin. On View - The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure, an exhibition that takes its title from an essay on desegregation by American writer and social rights activist James Baldwin. The exhibition features the works of 28 Black and African diasporic contemporary artists who use figurative painting, drawing and sculpture to illuminate and celebrate the nuance and richness of Black contemporary life. Traveling to the Philadelphia Museum of Art from the National Portrait Gallery in London, the Black and African diasporic artists in this exhibition work in the U.S. and the U.K. The organizing curator is Ekow Eshun, guest curator for the National Portrait Gallery, London, and the supporting curator is Sarah Howgate, Senior Curator of Contemporary Collections at the National Portrait Gallery, London. In Philadelphia, the exhibition is curated by Erica F. Battle, former John Alchin and Hal Marryatt Curator of Contemporary Art, with Yocari De Los Santos, Constance E. Clayton Fellow. View the exhibition now through February 9th, 2025: https://bit.ly/4fUvXEn Bank of America is the National Sponsor.

“vacation mode continues my ongoing examination of colonialism and museum collections. I draw many vases in my work, and when I was invited to create a holiday design, my first thought was that these vases needed a break! The vibrant slices of life and the reclamation of cultural identity explored in The Time Is Always Now inspired me to take my vases on a whimsical and tropical vacation.” – Peri Law For the holiday season, we invited our 2024 Heritage Month Artist Collaborators to design artwork for festive wrapping paper to help us decorate the halls of our main building with gift-inspired holiday installations. Learn more about our "It's a Wrap" Holiday Décor Project: https://bit.ly/3CMU4Xe 🖼️ "vacation mode," 2024 by Peri Law 📸 Photo courtesy of the Fabric Workshop and Museum

Join us on Thursday, December 12, for an unforgettable evening honoring Naoto Fukasawa, recipient of the 2024 Collab Design Excellence Award. 🏆 This event includes a first look at "Naoto Fukasawa: Things in Themselves," his first major solo presentation in a U.S. museum. Discover his innovative design philosophy—from Samsung electronics to finely crafted furniture—and explore objects from our collection displayed for the very first time. 📅 When: December 12, 6:00–8:00 p.m. 📍 Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Great Stair Hall Don’t miss this chance to meet Naoto and celebrate a visionary who proves design can be timeless, accessible, and quietly profound. Reserve your spot today at the link in our bio. 🖼️ Shelf X / B&B Italia by Naoto Fukasawa. Image courtesy of B&B Italia. 📸 Photo courtesy of the artist

“I love how artists like Amy Sherald and Kerry James Marshall go big with patterns and bold pops of color to tell stories through their paintings. My gift wrap design, A Festive Stroll in Philly, incorporates delights like West Philly’s Jolly Trolley and fun winter attire that remind us to look for pockets of joy during the season.” – Cindy Lozito For the holiday season, we invited our 2024 Heritage Month Artist Collaborators to design artwork for festive wrapping paper to help us decorate the halls of our main building with gift-inspired holiday installations. Learn more about our "It's a Wrap" Holiday Décor Project: https://bit.ly/3CMU4Xe 🎁 "A Festive Stroll in Philly," 2024 by Cindy Lozito 📸 Photo by Rachel Wisniewski

Have you seen us in Philadelphia Magazine’s Winter/Spring 2025 Wedding Issue? From stunning architecture to timeless art as your backdrop, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is the perfect place to celebrate your love story. Whether it's an intimate gathering or a grand affair, our spaces are as iconic as your big day deserves to be. Ready to make your vision a reality? Book your dream wedding with us today: https://bit.ly/3ZQoKA9