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AAMP’s exhibitions promote our mission to interpret art, history and culture. They inspire, educate, promote dialogue, and bring together community.
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IMPRINT: Dox Thrash Black Life, and American Culture
On View: March 23 - August 4, 2024
Join us for the captivating journey of Dox Thrash, a visionary artist whose pioneering spirit impacted the world of printmaking. “Imprint: Dox Thrash Black Life, and American Culture" our new exhibition invites you to explore the life and artistic legacy of Thrash, from his beginnings in Griffin, Georgia, to his groundbreaking contributions to the art world.
Born in 1893, Thrash's journey from a artist to a trailblazer in printmaking is a testament to his resilience and creativity. Despite leaving school after the fourth grade, Thrash pursued his passion for art through correspondence courses and eventually found himself immersed in the vibrant art scene of Chicago before settling in Philadelphia where he would spend the rest of his life developing his artistic practice
Thrash's experiences as a Buffalo Soldier, a performer on the Black Vaudeville circuit, and an art student in Chicago all left an indelible mark on his work. “Imprint” delves into Thrash's diverse influences and showcases rarely-seen works that offer a glimpse into his personal narrative.
On View: March 23 - August 4, 2024
Join us for the captivating journey of Dox Thrash, a visionary artist whose pioneering spirit impacted the world of printmaking. “Imprint: Dox Thrash Black Life, and American Culture" our new exhibition invites you to explore the life and artistic legacy of Thrash, from his beginnings in Griffin, Georgia, to his groundbreaking contributions to the art world.
Born in 1893, Thrash's journey from a artist to a trailblazer in printmaking is a testament to his resilience and creativity. Despite leaving school after the fourth grade, Thrash pursued his passion for art through correspondence courses and eventually found himself immersed in the vibrant art scene of Chicago before settling in Philadelphia where he would spend the rest of his life developing his artistic practice
Thrash's experiences as a Buffalo Soldier, a performer on the Black Vaudeville circuit, and an art student in Chicago all left an indelible mark on his work. “Imprint” delves into Thrash's diverse influences and showcases rarely-seen works that offer a glimpse into his personal narrative.
Anna Russell Jones: The Art of Design
On View: Online Exhibition Anna Russell Jones: The Art of Design highlights the diverse treasures of AAMP’s permanent collection. Anna Russell Jones (1902-1995), was the first African American graduate of the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, now Moore College of Art and Design, and an alumna of the anatomy department of Howard Medical School, now Howard University College of Medicine. She was known to contemporaries as a talented artist, working in wallpaper and carpet design, as a civil service illustrator, and freelance artist. The exhibition surveys original art and design by Jones, displaying the intricacies of the artist’s practice and highlighting significant archival materials from this rare collection; illustrating her interest in and the importance of African American history and civil rights, commitment to public service, and fascination with medical practice. |
Rendering Justice
On View: Online Exhibition Rendering Justice is a powerful exhibition, curated by artist Jesse Krimes, that showcases an expansive examination of mass incarceration and an unflinching depiction of contemporary America. The artworks are part of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Reimagining Reentry program, which supports formerly incarcerated artists in the creation of public art projects. The nine artist’s work individually and in pairs to highlight a broad range of issues bound in mass incarceration, with a focus on Philadelphia. Works included feature varied responses to the displacement of bodies and revocation of autonomy entailed in incarceration. Affirming how artists maintain a sense of identity, regain their agency, and grapple with coercive forces until—and after—they reenter society. Rendering Justice is created in partnership with the Mural Arts Philadelphia and is made possible with a grant from the Art for Justice Fund. |
Through His Eyes: Youth Activism in The Civil Rights Era In Philadelphia
On View: Online Exhibition Through His Eyes: Youth Activism in The Civil Rights Era in Philadelphia is an online exhibition that pulls from the Jack T. Franklin photographic collection at AAMP to explore Philadelphia’s often overlooked civil rights activists – Black youth. As today’s youth struggle through mass school closures, police brutality, and racial discrimination, these images taken by Franklin are a poignant reminder that anyone at any age can make a change. Guest curated by AAMP's summer 2019 graduate intern, Rachel Nelson. |
Audacious Freedom:
African Americans in Philadelphia 1776-1876 On Permanent Display Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia 1776 - 1876, presented by PECO recounts the stories of and contributions made by people of African descent in Philadelphia during the tumultuous years following the founding of our nation. Through this exhibit visitors will learn who the people were, how they lived and worked, and their unheralded impact on our nation. |
Among the highlights of the exhibition are:
- A narrated, interactive timeline that spans 100 years of history. The timeline highlights a sequence of images and documents, all drawn from the historical record, that illuminate and explore topics of relevance including entrepreneurship, environment, education, religion, and family traditions.
- Ten full-size video projections of trailblazers from 18th Century Philadelphia including such heroes as Octavius Catto, Richard Allen and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. The individual trailblazers answer questions about their lives during the time period.
- Children ages 3 through 8 will enjoy the Children’s Corner, a hands-on installment where they can explore the daily lives of children in Philadelphia during the time period.