Wharton Esherick and the Birth of the American Modern

Saturday, JANUARY 29
Whitman, Esherick, and Song of the Broad-Axe

The University of Pennsylvania invites you to the book release of a new facsimile edition of Wharton Esherick’s hand-lettered and illuminated version of the Walt Whitman poem

10:30am-12:30pm Special Tour of the Exhibition
by Wharton Esherick Museum Director and Curator Paul Eisenhauer.
Tour begins in the Kamin Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
RSVP requested (Click here to RSVP)

2-4 pm Book release, reading, and reception
Book release of a new facsimile edition of Esherick’s hand-lettered and illuminated version of the Walt Whitman poem, with remarks and a reception. Darrel Blaine Ford will perform Song of the Broad-Axe in the persona of Walt Whitman. Ford’s impersonation celebrates the poet and seeks to introduce him and his work to a new generation.
Kamin Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, first floor
RSVP requested (Click here to RSVP)

These events are part of the programming for the exhibition Wharton Esherick and the Birth of the American Modern, which is on display through February 13, 201l.
at the Kamin Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 3420 Walnut Street, first floor, Philadelphia, PA
and
Kroiz Gallery of the Architectural Archives, Lower Level of the Fisher Fine Arts Library, 220 South 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am-5pm
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Wharton Esherick and the Birth of the American Modern has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage through the Philadelphia Exhibitions Initiative and the University of Pennsylvania Libraries.