Jul 22nd, 2008 · Alexander Calder is famous for large public art and delicate mobiles. But he also created deceptively simple and elegant jewelry that, for the first time, is the focus of an exhibition. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is its initial stop on an international tour.
Jun 3rd, 2008 · Anne D'Harnoncourt became the first woman to lead a major American museum when she was named the director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 1982. As director, she brought new prominence to the museum, spearheading the renovation of 20 of its galleries and a build-up of its modern art collection. D'Harnoncourt died Sunday at the age of 64.
Nov 22nd, 2006 · Michael Vitez and Tom Gralish's new book, Rocky Stories: Tales of Love, Hope and Happiness at America's Most Famous Steps captures the stories of people who've run up the front steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Jul 30th, 2006 · Is an eight-and-a-half foot statue of Rocky Balboa a movie prop, or is it art? The Philadelphia Museum of Art isn't so sure. Joel Rose from member station WHYY reports.
Feb 19th, 2005 · A retrospective at the Philadelphia Museum of Art celebrates the life of Salvador Dali, going beyond the surrealist work for which he is most famous. Curators wanted to explore Dali's later efforts, which left many critics unimpressed. Joel Rose of member station WHYY in Philadelphia took an early tour of the exhibit.