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Arthur Ross Gallery
The changing face of portraiture at Penn
The changing face of portraiture at Penn
Efforts around campus aim to diversify those honored in portraits and rethink how to approach representation through art.
Arthur Ross Gallery exhibition explores Asian migration to Latin America
Arthur Ross Gallery exhibition explores Asian migration to Latin America
“No Ocean Between Us: Art of Asian Diasporas in Latin America & The Caribbean, 1945-Present” explores Asian migration to Latin America and its influence on modern and contemporary art, on view through May 23.
Roberto Lugo brings his street graffiti and unique portraiture to the Arthur Ross Gallery
Roberto Lugo brings his street graffiti and unique portraiture to the Arthur Ross Gallery
Guest curator Roberto Lugo has covered the walls of the Arthur Ross Gallery with the art of graffiti as part of the new exhibition “God Complex: Different Philadelphia,” on view through Dec. 19.
New Arthur Ross Gallery exhibition focuses on introspection and contemplation
New Arthur Ross Gallery exhibition focuses on introspection and contemplation
The Arthur Ross Gallery’s new exhibition features 17th-century Dutch genre paintings paired with rare books from the Penn Libraries collection. On display until July 25, “An Inner World” focuses on contemplation.
Arthur Ross Gallery receives gift to endow the Susan T. Marx Distinguished Lecture Series
Arthur Ross Gallery receives gift to endow the Susan T. Marx Distinguished Lecture Series
The Susan T. Marx Distinguished Lecture Series, established in 2015, features significant art world leaders and artists who address timely issues in the arts.
‘Many Voices, Many Visions’ exhibit features works from the Penn Art Collection
‘Many Voices, Many Visions’ exhibit features works from the Penn Art Collection
The new Arthur Ross Gallery exhibition features 43 artworks from Penn’s collection that echo today’s social, political, and environmental upheaval.
New exhibition ‘Re-materialize’ features artists who transform recycled materials
New exhibition ‘Re-materialize’ features artists who transform recycled materials
Open to the public for the first time since March, the Arthur Ross Gallery’s new exhibition “Re-materialize” features sculptures and mixed-media work by four artists who transform found and recycled materials.
Five events to watch for in January
Five events to watch for in January
Winter welcomes a slew of new performances, lectures, and exhibits to Penn's campus, including the opening of the Arthur Ross Gallery’s latest exhibit, a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., and a walk for wellness.
Cuban horizons
Cuban horizons
Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw’s art history classcurates a new Arthur Ross Gallery exhibition of paintings by Roger Toledo after visiting his Havana studio.
Engaging citizen curators
Engaging citizen curators
An innovative exhibition at the Arthur Ross Gallery features 50 works from Penn’s art collection chosen by the public in a crowdsourced exhibition. More than 600 people voted for their favorite to be included in “Citizen Salon,” on display through March 24.
In the News
The New York Times
His first art was graffiti. Now his pottery is in the Met
Ceramicist Robert Lugo curated a show at Penn’s Arthur Ross Gallery, on view through Dec. 1. The exhibition features his own work and pieces from the ARG’s collection.
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CBS Philadelphia
Philadelphia pottery artist Roberto Lugo
Robert Lugo, whose installation is on view at the Arthur Ross Gallery, was interviewed about using his artwork to engage the local community and challenge popular notions about class, race, and pottery.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
In Philly galleries, three must-see shows for December
The Arthur Ross Gallery is host to “Citizen Salon,” a crowd-sourced exhibition of works chosen by Philadelphia’s art community. The show will be on display through March 24.
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