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Show us your good side. This month at Final Fridays: Work Your Angles we're taking note from “Face to Face: Portraits of Artists” and offering free headshots by the Philly-based portrait photographers from Plate 3. Tickets are limited.
“MM #21,” 2010, by Conrad Ventur (© Conrad Ventur)
There are lots of ways to Hack the Museum. Our Teen Ambassador Group (TAG) will take you on a flashlight “Detour” of an otherwise unlit arms and armor gallery at tonight's Final Fridays:Hack the Museum event. Don't miss this chance to experience the collection in a whole new way. This program is included with Museum admission but tickets are limited.
“Chanfron (headpiece for a horse),” c. 1515, Germany
“Powder Flask,” c. 1650, Austria
“Bandolier,” c. 1600–50, Germany
We’re inviting nude models into the galleries for a night celebrating every body at Final Fridays: Body Language. Join artist Michael Grimaldi for a multi-figure life drawing class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Materials provided; included with Museum admission. Drawing by Michael Grimaldi.
Put some spring in your step at next week’s Final Fridays: Spring Fling. Join Texture Florals for DIY Art in Bloom—Nicole Rossi shows how to create a gorgeous arrangement inspired by this favorite painting from our collection. Included in the price of admission, but you’ll need a separate (free) ticket. Space is limited.
“Flower Still Life with Bird's Nest,” 1853, by Severin Roesen
This month’s Final Fridays Detour takes a closer look at van Gogh’s “Sunflowers.” On these unconventional gallery tours for the adventurous, astrologer Sue Morris compares the twelve flowers in the painting to the twelve signs of the zodiac. Hear her insights into how van Gogh’s Sagittarius moon contributed to his creative personality—and what his Aries sun foretold for his life and work.
"Sunflowers," 1888 or 1889, by Vincent van Gogh
Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Final Fridays: AfroFuturist Affair Costume Ball, presented by Black Quantum Futurism. Check out these fashion-forward folks from last year’s event to find inspiration for our audience Best Dressed Competition. And don’t worry, you can put the finishing touches on your outfit onsite with body paint by Kitakiya Dennis and Rell Stylez. Final Fridays are free with Museum admission. Click here for more information.
Photos courtesy of Black Quantum Futurism
Philadelphia-based artist Nick Cassway helped us capture the Jersey shore experience by creating beach tags for this month’s Final Friday: Down the Shore. The artist based his design on these family photos taken when he visited Cape May Point as a kid. Join us as we head Down the Shore on June 30 and collect your original Nick Cassway beach tag. Final Fridays are free with Museum admission. Photo courtesy of the artist.
It's almost the end of the month, and you know what that means: time for Final Fridays: Rebel, Rebel. This month the Dufala Brothers offer DUDUFALALA, a dada-inspired scavenger hunt through the galleries. Stop by any Visitor Services desk to pick up your copy of the map they created to guide you through this experience, and join us for lots more rebellious fun in honor of the 100th anniversary of Marcel Duchamp's “Fountain” Scandal. Final Fridays and related events are free with Museum admission. http://ow.ly/AgHk30aebCu
