Malcolm Mobutu Smith at Wexler Gallery: “Signals”
Malcolm Mobutu Smith “Signals” at Wexler Gallery — ceramic sculpture rooted in graffiti, hip hop, jazz, and African traditions. On view through May 22.
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Philadelphia Revolutionary Statues Reframed in John Y. Wind’s Charm Offensive
Philadelphia’s Revolutionary statues get a second look as John Y. Wind’s Charm Offensive takes over Reilly Memorial this weekend, April 18-19.
Philadelphia Art Happenings 2026
Philadelphia Art Happenings 2026 cover 14 museum exhibitions, 31 gallery shows, and 6 art fairs from April through December.
Brownin’ at InLiquid Gallery Opens April 9
Brownin’ is a new group exhibition at InLiquid Gallery running April 9–May 23, 2026, featuring five Philadelphia-based artists exploring identity, representation, and the expansive language of Black beauty.
Rocky Statue Rises Again Inside the Art Museum
Rocky statue moves inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a major new exhibition exploring monuments, myth, and Philly identity.
Divine Fragments at Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse
Divine Fragments opens March 3 at Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse, featuring Wendy Liss and Dolores Poacelli in a free Women’s History Month show.
“Freedom Dreams” at the Barnes Foundation
“Freedom Dreams” at the Barnes uses film and installation to explore Black history, identity, joy, and resistance.
“By Simply Looking: The Art of Observation”
“By Simply Looking: The Art of Observation” at Park Towne Place spotlights seven artists using realism to make the everyday feel urgent again.
“Echoes of Our Future” at Barbara Crawford Community Gallery
“Echoes of Our Future” reframes Philly’s 250 through Black artistic excellence—legacy, mentorship, and radical imagination in one essential show.
Art at Eastern State: Justice Through Creative Lens
Art at Eastern State arrives with “ReVision: Art and Justice”, a new artist residency series amplifying justice-impacted voices.