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The practice of art collection as a collaboration
People looking at the After Modernism exhibit at the Arthur Ross Gallery.

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The practice of art collection as a collaboration

As part of an undergraduate course, Penn faculty and students curated an Arthur Ross Gallery exhibition of works from the Neumann family’s extensive collection of modern and contemporary art.
Caretaker of 9,000 works of art
Lynn Dolby standing in front of two artworks

Lynn Smith Dolby is the director of the Penn Art Collection, which has nearly 9,000 artworks. 

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Caretaker of 9,000 works of art

As the director of the Penn Art Collection in charge of nearly 9,000 artworks, Lynn Smith Dolby manages the conservation, registration, and display of all University-owned art, indoors and outdoors across campus.
Equity in Action Visiting Scholars focus on criminal justice and art
From left to right, headshots of Haejin Fujimura, Makoto Fujimura, and Kemba Smith

From left to right, Haejin Fujimura, Makoto Fujimura, and Kemba Smith.

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Equity in Action Visiting Scholars focus on criminal justice and art

In the second year of the Equity in Action Visiting Scholars program, the Office of Social Equity & Community  will host Kemba Smith Pradia, a criminal justice advocate, and artist Makoto Fujimura and lawyer Haejin Fujimura for the 2024-25 academic year.

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New Arthur Ross Gallery show explores the legacy of American artist David Driskell
two people looking at five artworks on a wall

The new exhibition at the Arthur Ross Gallery, “David C. Driskell and Friends: Creativity, Collaboration, and Friendship,” is on view until Sept. 15.

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New Arthur Ross Gallery show explores the legacy of American artist David Driskell

A new exhibition at the Arthur Ross Gallery, on view through Sept. 15, explores the work and legacy of David Driskell, a leading American artist, scholar, and curator who was central to establishing African American art as a field of study.
‘The Illuminated Body’ fuses color, light, and sound
barbara earl thomas with seth parker woods

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‘The Illuminated Body’ fuses color, light, and sound

A new Arthur Ross Gallery exhibition of work by artist Barbara Earl Thomas features cut-paper portraits reminiscent of stained glass and an immersive installation constructed with intricately cut material lit from behind.
Arthur Ross Gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary
Entrance to the Arthur Ross Gallery with a sign that says Celebrating 40 years and Goya

The Arthur Ross Gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary with the exhibition “Goya: Prints from the Arthur Ross Collection,” featuring rare first-edition prints by Spanish artist Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes. 

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Arthur Ross Gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary

The Arthur Ross Gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary with the opening of an exhibition featuring rare first-edition prints by Spanish artist Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes.
‘Ritual and Remembrance’
two artists laughing with each other standing in gallery in front of wooden balusters on wall

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‘Ritual and Remembrance’

Work by four artists in the current Arthur Ross Gallery exhibition, “Songs for Ritual and Remembrance,” uplift histories that have been repressed and underrepresented, including those of enslaved people and oppressed laborers.
Philly artist wins $100K craft prize for her work remembering Black ancestors
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Philly artist wins $100K craft prize for her work remembering Black ancestors

Philadelphia-based artist Adebunmi Gbadebo’s work, which sources materials directly from her enslaved ancestors, is on display at the Arthur Ross Gallery as part of the group exhibition “Songs for Ritual Remembrance.”