Philadelphia Museum of Art

“The appeal of Ramberg’s paintings goes more than skin deep.” Forbes contributor Chadd Scott recently wrote about our current exhibition, "Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective," on view through June 1. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/40Zxhjt 🎨 Plan your visit at philamuseum.org "Shady Lacy," 1971, Philadelphia Museum of Art: Gift of Anne d’Harnoncourt and Joseph Rishel

On View: Wanda Gág: Art for Life’s Sake Best known for Millions of Cats—the oldest children’s book still in print in the United States—Gág was also a fiercely independent artist, creating surreal still lifes, sweeping landscapes, and intimate scenes of everyday life. For the first time, the museum showcases its unparalleled collection of Wanda Gág’s drawings, highlighting the magic of her distinctive sandpaper technique. For Gág, drawing was more than an artistic practice—it was a necessity, a force that shaped her days, derailed other plans, and filled her with joy. 🖼️ "Alfie's Flowers (Window Plants)," 1927, Wanda Gág 📍 Galleries 221-223 Learn more: https://bit.ly/40WS7Qf

The Eagles banners are up, and the Lombardi Trophy has landed—it’s time to celebrate! The Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rodin Museum will be closed on Friday, February 14, 2025, for the city-wide parade honoring the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory. If you have pre-purchased tickets, your tickets will be automatically refunded in full. Plan a future visit and explore our upcoming programming at philamuseum.org #GoBirds #FlyEaglesFly

Our friendly wager with The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art came to an exciting conclusion last night with an Eagles victory! As part of the wager, we’ll be welcoming The Croquet Party on a temporary loan to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This lighthearted exchange celebrates the camaraderie between our institutions and the ways art can bring people together—even through a little friendly competition. A big thank you to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for joining in the fun. More details to come—stay tuned! Edouard Manet (French, 1832 - 1883), The Croquet Party, 1871. Oil on canvas. 18 x 28 3/4 inches (45.72 x 73.03 cm). Gift of Henry W. and Marion H. Bloch. 2015.13.1.

Museum Bowl 2025 has officially kicked off! Alongside Super Bowl LIX, this Sunday brings a historic rematch between The Philadelphia Museum of Art and Kansas City's The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, vying once again for glory — and art. As part of our friendly wager aligned with the NFL rematch, the losing museum will loan the victor a yet-to-be-announced work from their collection, to go on display later this year. May the best team win!

Opening Feb 8: Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective This exhibition, the largest of Christina Ramberg’s work to date, will illuminate the artist’s encyclopedia of imagery exploring experiences of gender, sexuality, and normative ideals of female beauty. Often associated with the Chicago Imagists, Ramberg’s meticulous, highly stylized paintings push beyond pop culture references into something more intimate and enigmatic. Corsets, hairstyles, and hands become both fetishized forms and abstract figures, hinting at the power dynamics embedded in everyday aesthetics. As she once wrote in her diary, her work lives within the friction of opposing forces: “abandon / restraint, concealment / revelation, strong / weak, chaos / order.” Experience Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, February 8–June 1. 📍 Galleries 150 - 155, First Floor. 🎟️ Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/4hlCclP Christina Ramberg; A Retrospective is organized by the Art Institute of Chicago. The organizing curators are Thea Liberty Nichols, Associate Research Curator, Modern and Contemporary Art and Mark Pascale, Janet and Craig Duchossois Curator, Prints and Drawings, at the Art Institute of Chicago. In Philadelphia, the exhibition is curated by Eleanor Nairne, Keith L. and Katherine Sachs Curator for Modern and Contemporary Art and Head of Department with Camila Rondon, Departmental Coordinator for Modern and Contemporary Art.

Final week! The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure closes February 9. Don’t miss your chance to experience it before it’s gone. Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/4eovJVr #TheTimeIsAlwaysNow 📸 Albert Yee

Applications Open for Summer 2025 Internships! Are you passionate about art, culture, and museums? We are now accepting applications for our Museum Studies Internship Program. This program offers an unparalleled chance to explore the inner workings of a major metropolitan museum while building your career and professional skills. Program Dates: June 2 – July 25, 2025 Commitment: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for 8 weeks Stipend: Interns receive $4,000 for living expenses. Application Deadline: February 17, 2025 We welcome applicants from all cultural and academic backgrounds who are: - Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, or recent graduates (as of 2025) - Eligible to work in the U.S. - Ready to commit to an immersive, full-time program Don’t miss your chance to gain invaluable experience at one of the nation’s leading art institutions! Apply now: https://bit.ly/4iMG5ky

🦅 Go Birds! Say it back. Celebrate the Eagles playing in the NFC Championship in style. Rock your Eagles gear when you visit the museum this weekend and score $5 off admission when you buy your tickets on-site. 📸 Photo Timothy Tiebout, 2023

🌏 What do dragons, phoenixes, and qilins reveal about our shared human experience? Mythical creatures have long been central to cultures around the globe, offering ways to interpret the mysteries of life and the natural world. Our latest exhibition, Mythical Creatures: China and the World, explores the theme of diversity by comparing legendary creatures across cultures. In our latest video, Hiromi Kinoshita, the Hannah L. and J. Welles Henderson Curator of Chinese Art, delves into the significance of these fantastical beings and how they connect stories from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, Persia, and Western Europe. From elaborately embroidered costumes and silver headdresses to contemporary works by Xu Bing and Ai Weiwei, the exhibition juxtaposes tradition and modernity, showcasing how mythical creatures reflect cultural identity and creativity across time and place. 🎥 Watch the video to discover more: https://lnkd.in/eAVwPyw2 This exhibition is on view through June 2025. Explore how these creatures—while diverse in form—serve a universal purpose: helping humans make sense of the world. #MythicalCreatures #ChineseArt #ArtExhibition #ArtHistory #PhiladelphiaMuseumOfArt