Concrete on Paper examines concrete's past and present as a construction material. The exhibit showcases scientific papers on hydraulic materials and specialized imitation stone products in the late 18th century, along with popular do-it-yourself house building manuals of the mid-19th century.
Public Trust, Magnum Photos, and the Department of Fine Arts at the Weitzman School of Design co-sponsor a conversation with Magnum photographer Sohrab Hura about the dilemmas inherent in photographing the marginalized. Lucy Gallun, curator in the Department of Photography at the Museum of Modern Art, will facilitate the conversation.
After Modernism: Selections From the Neumann Family Collection showcases 50 works collected since 1948 from the modernist canon, including pieces from Picasso, Matisse, Keith Haring, and Allison Zuckerman, among others.
The Arthur Ross Gallery hosts an opening reception for After Modernism: Selections From the Neumann Family Collection, which showcases 50 works collected since 1948 from the modernist canon. Refreshments will be available and the student a cappella group Counterparts will perform.
The Institute of Contemporary Art celebrates the opening of Nature Never Loses, an in-depth survey of the multidisciplinary work of Carl Cheng, whose six-decade-spanning work explores identity, technology, and ecology. There will be small bites from Dim Sum House and a DJ.
The Institute of Contemporary Art presents the first in-depth survey of the work of Carl Cheng, who has worked through six decades presenting work in a variety of media to reflect on environmental change. The exhibit covers both floors of the ICA.
Penn Museum welcomes kids ages 6-12 to enjoy evening games, a hands-on workshop, and a flashlight tour of the galleries.
Sociologist Orlando Patterson of Harvard will receive the 24th MLK Jr. Social Justice Award and will deliver a lecture.
Cultural critic Kristen Martin will discuss her narrative nonfiction book, “The Sun Won't Come Out Tomorrow.” The book describes the history of being an orphan in the U.S.
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation invites the public to join for a night of confabulated lectures based on artworks from the exhibition We Are Nature, featuring artworks from Penn's art collection. The short lectures will be developed in collaboration with Obvious Agency. No prior knowledge of the artworks is necessary.
Kelly Writers House welcomes the Penn community back with the annual Mind of Winter gathering, featuring soups, stews, and winter-themed readings.
Legal scholars join together to examine the role of industry standards that contribute to the design of artificial intelligence and how to ensure benefits of AI are maximized. Alumna Shira Perlmutter will deliver a keynote about AI and copyright.
Mali Obomsawin is a bassist and singer/songwriter from Odanak First Nation. They will combine free jazz with chorale-like spirituals and folk melodies.
Penn Libraries and the Penn Museum present materials held in their collections that reflect upon the creators, modes, and influences of the Ainu, Indigenous peoples connected to the northern islands of Japan and parts of Russia. This exhibit is co-curated by Stephen A. Lang, Eri Mizukane, Rebecca Mendelson, and Deborah Stewart.
The Weitzman School of Design welcomes urban planning and public policy scholar Michael C. Lens for a talk about his book, “Where the Hood At?: Fifty Years of Change in Black Neighborhoods.” Lens examines the histories of Black neighborhoods since the passage of the Fair Housing Act.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens maintains one of the largest witch hazel collections in the country. A guide will lead a tour through the grounds to highlight varieties of witchhazels. The tour is free with general admission; PennCard holders receive free admission.
Penn Schools, centers, institutes, student groups, and more host events for Energy Week 2025, ranging from Lightning Talks hosted by the Kleinman Center to a talk about climate change and artificial intelligence, hosted by the Penn Environmental Innovations Initiative.