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    Neon Art: Folk, Found, & Fine

    Neon Art: Folk, Found, & Fine

    Presented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture

    June 4-July 27, 2012


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    Organized by Philadelphia’s own neon artist Len Davidson, this exhibition will feature artwork created by local craftsmen and artisans using the fun and funky technology of neon lighting. FOLK pieces are typically those made by commercial sign tubebenders or tinkerers who are usually untrained in fine art. FOUND pieces are objects that utilize neon along with found objects. FINE pieces are made with galleries and the fine art market in mind, or are pieces that might be seen in such venues.

    All three categories have rarely been exhibited in Philadelphia, and the Center’s semi-permanent collection of 13 antique neon signs (from Davidson’s fledgling Neon Museum of Philadelphia) will add to the experience, and provide a commercial contrast to the art pieces. Many pieces will be for sale.


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      Glance

      • Venue Info

        Philadelphia Center for Architecture

        1218 Arch Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19107

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        FREE!

        Info Phone: 215-569-3186, ext. 107

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        June 4-July 27, 2012

        Times:

        Monday-Saturday, 10 am-6 pm
        Sunday, Noon-5 pm

        Opening Reception: Friday, June 8th, 6-8 pm

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