Friends of the Barnes Foundation

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

(Artitst's rendering of the new Barnes Museum, now under construction on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.)

Montco Judge Refuses To Revisit Barnes Museum’s Move to Philadelphia

Two months after hearing oral arguments from both sides, Judge Stanley Ott has offered his opinion and ruling, saying he would not hear further arguments regarding the move of the multimillion-dollar art collection.

2011/10/06

Montgomery County Judge To Decide Whether To Reopen Barnes Foundation Case

Even though the Barnes Foundation closed the doors to its Lower Merion location last month in preparation for a move to Philadelphia, the Friends of the Barnes Foundation is still trying to block the transfer of the multi-million dollar art collection.

2011/08/02

(One item from the Barnes Collection in its current home in Lower Merion, Pa. File photo)

Opponents Of Barnes Foundation’s Move To Philadelphia Try One More Tactic

The parties on both sides of the controversy surrounding the planned move of one of the most valuable personal art collections ever assembled were back in a Montgomery County courtroom on Tuesday morning.

2011/03/29

(This sign opposing the Barnes Foundation's move to Philadelphia was vandalized in December. Photo provided)

“Friends of Barnes” Shocked At Vandalism Of Their Merion Signs

The Friends of the Barnes Foundation, a group which has been trying for years to stop the famed art collection from being moved to a new home in Philadelphia, is wondering whether a recent string of vandalism is related to the ongoing battle.

2011/03/04