Design Currents: Oki Sato, Faye Toogood, Zanini de Zanine November 19, 2016–March 12, 2017 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
"Oki Sato (Japan), Faye Toogood (England), and Zanini de Zanine (Brazil)—who employ industrial and artisanal materials and techniques to create functional objects with an emotional quality,"stated the Philadelphia Museum of Art's website.
Vlisco: African Fashion on a Global Stage
Through January 22, 2017
Known for its bold and colorful patterns, Vlisco creates fabrics that marry tradition with luxury. From the earliest designs and most recognizable patterns, continuing through a selection of styles that have been reinterpreted in a contemporary way, the exhibition highlights a selection of the thousands of patterns Vlisco has produced for the African and diaspora markets.
Resin impregnated paper
Designed by Nendo, Tokyo (2002–present)
Purchased with funds contributed by the Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Photograph courtesy of Friedman Benda
Sand-cast patinated bronze
Designed by Faye Toogood (British, born 1977)
Photograph courtesy of Faye Toogood
Catuaba wood, leather
Designed by Zanini de Zanine (Brazilian, born 1978)
Made by Studio Zanini, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photograph courtesy of Espasso
Steelflex, Goldflex, and Lentiflex plastic, methacrylate
Designed by Zanini de Zanine (Brazilian, born 1978)
Made by Slamp S.p.A., Pomezia, Italy
Photograph courtesy of Slamp S.p.A.
Vlisco: African Fashion on a Global Stage
Through January 22, 2017
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is supported by an Advancement grant from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. Creative Africa is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, The Arlin and Neysa Adams Endowment Fund, The Kathleen C. and John J. F. Sherrerd Fund for Exhibitions, Julia and Gene Ericksen, Osagie and Losenge Imasogie, Dr. and Mrs. John T. Williams, and a generous anonymous donor.
Oki Sato
Cabbage Chair
2008Resin impregnated paper
Designed by Nendo, Tokyo (2002–present)
Purchased with funds contributed by the Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Photograph courtesy of Friedman Benda
Faye Toogood, Courtesy of Studio Toogood
“Spade” Chair
2011Sand-cast patinated bronze
Designed by Faye Toogood (British, born 1977)
Photograph courtesy of Faye Toogood
Zanini de Zanine, Courtesy of Studio Zanini
“Serfa” Armchair
Designed 2015Catuaba wood, leather
Designed by Zanini de Zanine (Brazilian, born 1978)
Made by Studio Zanini, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photograph courtesy of Espasso
“Flora” Pendant Lamps
Designed 2014Steelflex, Goldflex, and Lentiflex plastic, methacrylate
Designed by Zanini de Zanine (Brazilian, born 1978)
Made by Slamp S.p.A., Pomezia, Italy
Photograph courtesy of Slamp S.p.A.
Look Again: Contemporary Perspectives on African Art
Through December 4, 2016
This major exhibition is drawn from the renowned collections of the Penn Museum. Works presented encompass a diversity of materials, techniques, and visual traditions, with an emphasis on cultures of West and Central Africa. This is one of five exhibitions embracing art and design from the African continent ranges from centuries-old bronzes from the kingdom of Benin to contemporary fashion, photography, and architecture.
Through December 4, 2016
Look Again: Contemporary Perspectives on African Art was organized by the Philadelphia Museum of Art in cooperation with the Penn Museum.
Written by the Philadelphia Museum of Art
