Omss Art: This Month at the Museum

This Month at the Museum

October 28, 2010

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Opening This Month

Michelangelo Pistoletto: From One to Many, 1956–1974
Opening November 2
Michelangelo Pistoletto is considered today to be one of Europe’s most innovative contemporary artists. With more than 100 works on view, Michelangelo Pistoletto: From One to Many, 1956–1974 explores Pistoletto’s passage from an intensive study of self-portraiture to groundbreaking works that are increasingly participatory and inclusive of the spectator.

Concurrent with this exhibition, Michelangelo Pistoletto: Cittadellarte transports Pistoletto's current work from Italy to Philadelphia, invoking the mission of his creative laboratory—to place “art at the center of a responsible transformation of society.” This presentation will be accompanied by a variety of activities and programs for audiences of all ages.

PERFORMANCE
Scultura Da Passeggio (Walking Sculpture)
Saturday, October 30, 1:00 p.m.
Join the procession as Pistoletto rolls a giant ball of newspapers, made with the help of Spiral Q Puppet Theater through Philadelphia, beginning at the Museum’s West Entrance—rain or shine! The artist will recreate his Walking Sculpture, a seminal 'action' first performed in 1967 on the streets of Turin.

Newspaper sphere procession in London with Pistoletto, 2009. Photograph by Sheila Burnett © Tate

The Perelman Building

Alessi: Ethical and Radical
Collab Gallery, Perelman Building
Opening November 21
Alessi is regarded around the world as an innovative and influential maker of kitchen utensils, or in the company’s parlance, “house-hold objects." Alessi: Ethical and Radical presents the company’s history in objects while exploring ecological concerns, new technologies, and other themes.

Collab Design Excellence Award
Saturday, November 20, 6:30 p.m.
Please join us in honoring Alberto Alessi, President of Alessi S.p.A. and grandson of its founder Giovanni Alessi.

"Whistling Bird" Teakettle, c. 1985, Designed by Michael Graves. Made by Alessi S.p.A. (PMA: Gift of the designer, 1996-27-1a,b)

Bring the Kids!

Every Family Party 2010: Opposites
Saturday, November 13, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
The theme of this year's party is “opposites,” a perfect complement to Pistoletto’s all-embracing theme of love difference. Come celebrate art, education, and the publication of our newest children’s book, Art Museum Opposites.

Presented by PNC Arts Alive.

Evenings at the Museum

Art After 5 - November 2010
Fridays, 5:00–8:45 p.m.
Kick off your weekends with spectacular jazz and international music Friday nights in the Museum’s Great Stair Hall.

November highlights include a Tango Dance Party with JP Jofre (November 5); jazz infused with flamenco, Indian, and Middle Eastern rhythms from vocalist Tessa Souter (November 12); and celebrated Moroccan-Berber singer, composer, and producer Malika Zarra (November 26).

Image: Tessa Souter by Janis Wilkins

Members See it Free

The Gift of Membership
Great Benefits, Great Value!
Enrich the lives of your family and friends with a year of art, music, and inspiration. Treat them to a year of world-class collections, exhibitions, concerts, tours, and more! Order online or call (215) 684-7840.

Museum Highlights

Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
November 11-14, 2010
See the best of contemporary craft from across the country. Don’t miss unique creative gifts for the holiday season!

Film@Perelman

Henry Ossawa Tanner
Alexander Calder
Kiki Smith
November 14, 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy fine pairings of short films highlighting artists' lives and work on the second Sunday of each month.