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American Surrealist artist Dorothea Tanning (1910–2012) worked across painting, sculpture, printmaking, installation and writing over the course of seven decades, producing one of the 20th century’s most enigmatic oeuvres. Tanning’s work conjures...

This picture marked an early turning point for Tanning, who was coming into her own as a member of the Surrealist group in New York. Birthday depicts the artist as both a flesh-and-blood individual and a guide to an imaginary realm. Tanning creates the...

This fabulous small-batch mug by Sweet Songs Pottery feels great in your hand! The texture and unique glaze coloration create a very special piece to add to your mug collection. Terri Davis of Sweet Songs Pottery has been an art educator for 29 years,...

In his Manifesto of Surrealism of 1924, André Breton celebrated the unbridled imagination as the key to freedom in all aspects of life. Artists responded by inventing a wide variety of new expressive forms designed to stir up the human capacity for...

In his Manifesto of Surrealism of 1924, André Breton celebrated the unbridled imagination as the key to freedom in all aspects of life. Artists responded by inventing a wide variety of new expressive forms designed to stir up the human capacity for...

In his Manifesto of Surrealism of 1924, André Breton celebrated the unbridled imagination as the key to freedom in all aspects of life. Artists responded by inventing a wide variety of new expressive forms designed to stir up the human capacity for...

In his Manifesto of Surrealism of 1924, André Breton celebrated the unbridled imagination as the key to freedom in all aspects of life. Artists responded by inventing a wide variety of new expressive forms designed to stir up the human capacity for...

 A lively history of Surrealism, from its beginnings in Paris to its expansion into an international artistic movement Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100 celebrates the centennial of André Breton’s Manifesto of Surrealism (1924), which launched one of...

When is a urinal no longer a urinal? When Marcel Duchamp (1887–1968) declared it to be art. The uproar that greeted the French artist’s Fountain  (1917), a porcelain urinal installed in a gallery, sent shock waves  through the art world...

Our exclusive sketchbook celebrates the 1973 "Marcel Duchamp" Exhibition held at the Museum from September 22nd thru December 9th and Man Ray's photographs of Marcel Duchamp alias Rrose Sélavy. The exhibition was co-curated by Anne d'Harnoncourt of the...

Allie Stack grew up inspired by her mom’s love to cook and the delicious meals she brought to the table. Her childhood was spent drawing on the walls in her bedroom and often getting reprimanded for doodling in her notebook in school. She first...

This top-of-the-line béret with gold embroidery is ideal for taking "un p’tit bout de France" home with you. For nearly 200 years, Maison Laulhère has been crafting its berets at the foot of the Pyrenees in southwestern France. This classic unisex berets...

Let kids explore feelings through play with KIPOD Expression Wooden Blocks! This creative wooden toy set encourages emotional expression, storytelling, and open-ended fun. Kids can mix and match block faces to create a wide range of emotions—happy, sad,...

Playing card deck featuring 54 original works of art made in collaboration between 9-year-old Samaya Snibbe and her father, artist Scott Snibbe. The cards were created using the exquisite corpse surrealist drawing game, where the artists fold a piece of...

Exquisite Dreams is the first full account of the art and life of Dorothea Tanning (1910–2012). Rather than only focusing on her well-known surrealist paintings, this book gives equal weight to Tanning’s lesser-known but equally powerful sculptures,...

Local Philly artist, Kristen Buck glazes her whimsical mugs in her kitchen and fires them in her basement kiln located in Media, Pennsylvania.  All her ceramic pieces are handmade and one of a kind - made by using only slab construction and hand...

Fully water-soluble color for unsurpassed watercolor effects, the highly pigmented break-resistant 3.3mm lead allows for a soft, intense color laydown. Using a paintbrush, stunning watercolor paintings can be conjured into a motif or pattern designed...

When looking for art supplies, the Faber-Castell Kneaded Eraser is the perfect choice for artists looking to correct, lighten and clean their charcoal, pencil and pastel drawings. The versatile kneaded eraser is also used for other purposes such as...

Faber Castell's Grip Trio Pencil Sharpener is 3 sharpeners in 1 - fits all your sharpening needs. Sharpens both jumbo and regular sizes for both graphite and color pencils. Each section has a compartment to contain shavings. Extra-large waste box with...

 Easy to place on your vehicle and even easier to remove, our durable bumper magnets are a great alternative to bumper stickers.  Our bumper magnets feature a strong magnetic material that helps them stay flat so they are aerodynamic and can...