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Plant Sales Just In Time For Mother’s Day

Most gardeners find it hard to resist stopping in at special plant sales, like two this weekend in the Philadelphia area.

2013/05/06

Eye On The Arts: Ellsworth Kelly Exhibit

Kelly is an abstract artist who came to see the installation of his wall sculptures, which are on exhibit at the Barnes Foundation this summer.

2013/05/02

(Artitst Ellsworth Kelly and museum curator Judith Dolkart stand in front of his "Sculpture for a Large Wall." Credit: John Ostapkovich)

Barnes Museum Brings In a New Artist, Contemporary Albeit Temporary

Beginning May 4th and running though Labor Day, the Barnes will host its first solo exhibit of contemporary art, and the first outside show in 90 years.

2013/04/30

Horticulture Classes At Barnes Arboretum

The Arboretum School of the Barnes Foundation is where I went to learn more about horticulture – and you can too.

2013/04/15

Giorgio de Chirico
Italian, 1888–1978
Dr. Albert C. Barnes, 1926
Oil on canvas
36 1/2 x 29 in. (92.7 x 73.7 cm)
BF805
Photo © 2013 The Barnes Foundation
(Credit: Barnes Foundation)

Barnes Foundation Defends Decision To Dismantle Exhibit On Founder

Critics of the move from Merion to Museum Row say they should have a permanent display about Barnes and his work.

2013/04/05

Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Announce Partnership

For the first time ever, the Philadelphia Orchestra and Opera Philadelphia will collaborate on a production which will be presented in 2014.

2013/03/25

Eakins Oval, in its current configuration, is used as a parking
lot for Art Museum visitors. (Credit: Plan Philly)

Plan For Ben Franklin Parkway Envisions ‘More Park, Less Way’

Deputy Mayor for environmental and community resources Michael DiBerardinis says recent improvements have been remarkable, including $20 million in streetscape improvements, the new Barnes Foundation, the renovated Rodin Museum, Sister Cities Park and the restored Logan Square.

2013/02/04