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Expand your artistic creativity by showing off your visual art skills on things like rocks, stone, etc.! This set includes eight, water-based acrylic markers in a rainbow of bright colors. Designed to work and dry quickly on porous surfaces, these multi...

These charming mugs begin as digital designs based on actual homes in Philadelphia. A die-cutting machine is used to cut out the designs which are then applied to pots to resist glaze application. A wonderful, truly Philly, gift! Courtney Pistilli, the...

Fifty optical illusions guaranteed to melt your mind and bend your brain! Get your sights in a spin with this crazy collection of optical illusions!  With a range if extraordinary images and patterns guaranteed to make you think twice, this set is...

What started as an ordinary trip to the museum quickly turns into chaos when you find yourself locked in and all alone, after hours!  It's dark and scarily quiet.  To escape, you need to find the key to open the doors, but the only clue to its...

This landmark volume is a gathering of Native North American  contemporary artists, musicians, filmmakers, choreographers, architects,  writers, photographers, designers and more. Conceived by Jeffrey  Gibson, a renowned artist of...

In The Guardians of Art, DC-based collector Dani Levinas brings  together 34 of the most outstanding names in contemporary art  collecting, embracing a diverse range of characters who talk with him  about the motivations behind their drive...

Despite realizing that life is short and that we should enjoy it to  the fullest, it has become increasingly hard for people to find a moment  of peace in the restlessness and hubbub of the modern world.  Nevertheless, there is still...

Ian Lynam's The Impossibility of Silence is a book for artists,  photographers and designers interested in approaching writing about  their vocation and culture. Drawing upon decades of experience as a  writer, designer, artist and...

Back in the day, there was a heckuva party, a jam, for a word-making man. The King of Letters. Langston Hughes. His ABCs became drums, bumping jumping thumping like a heart the size of the whole country. They sent some people yelling and others, his...

An illustrated history of games, their history and the people who played them, from antiquity to the present. Author: Helen Constantino Fioratti Softcover Publisher: Edizioni Polistampa 2014 174 pages, 9.5" x 6.5" ISBN: 9788859613282

Ideas are not born alone. They come from a process to a large extent organized  and rational but sometimes unconscious and magical. In this book we can enjoy and learn from the creative processes of great graphic designers  and creative voices...

TAG, you're it. A SWEET design straight from the streets of New York, with a green silicone spray topper. Paint not included!  Candylab Toys has one goal: to make the best wooden toy vehicles. Inspired by a deep love of vintage automotive design,...

This colorful graffiti truck with aerosol spray nozzle on the roof is now considered a limited edition run by Candylab due to its intricate design making it too complicated to reproduce again. Grab one while you can! Candylab Toys has one goal: to make...

Invigorate the senses with this refreshing blend of eucalyptus and mint! A perfect combination to wake you up for a morning shower! At The Shoemaker Homestead, they've always believed in quality and sustainability. Everything from the food they grow in...

This wonderful shaving set from local maker The Shoemaker Homestead Soap & Co. makes a luxurious holiday gift! A tallow shave bar made the old-fashioned way with grass-fed beef fat sourced from Telford, Pa. complete with a blue porcelain dish and...

The beautiful and iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art sits atop Fairmount Hill at the northwest end of Benjamin Franklin Parkway. This vibrant and detailed Polish glass ornament is a lovely way to commemorate your visit. A gorgeous addition to your...

In Remember to Dream!, celebrated curator Hans Ulrich Obrist collects an abundance of thoughts for the day, dreams, drawings, musings, jokes, quotations, questions, answers, poems and puns from some of the world’s greatest contemporary artists, musicians...

Kathleen Lang studied at Bucks County Community College with an emphasis in printmaking. She then began teaching at various venues such as Grounds for Sculpture and Arts Council of Princeton. Through this she discovered sustainable eco-printing on...

This fun set of stickers is the perfect way to help your child learn to spell. Ideal for creating, these charming stickers are composed of characters that begin with the letter of the alphabet featured. Spell out a name on a notebook, make a card, or...

Fresh colors and pop patterns cover both the outside and inside of this waste bin, making it a striking blend of functinality and design. Donned in signature Dusen Dusen prints, it begs to sit out where it can be admired. Who knew trash could look so...

You can't help but smile when drinking your morning tea or coffee from these charming mugs covered in mushrooms!  Hand-built and whimsically painted by local maker Victoria Savka, each piece is slightly unique in detail.  Victoria is an...

Make your card games even more fun! A standard playing card deck with a different fine arts-themed New Yorker cartoon on every number will keep everyone smiling. Featuring the original cover of the magazine from July 15th, 1991.  Poker sized...

A German holiday tradition since the 1600s, Springerle cookies feature raised designs made with hand-carved molds. The charming Winter Sleigh Scene Cookie mold is perfect for Christmas or Winter celebrations and has been hand-cast and carefully...

A German holiday tradition since the 1600s, Springerle cookies feature raised designs made with hand-carved molds.  This multi-image mold celebrates American history! The first image features the Liberty Bell and the year "1776". The second image is...

A German holiday tradition since the 1600s, Springerle cookies feature raised designs made with hand-carved molds. This exquisitely detailed Baroque Owl Cookie mold has been hand-cast and carefully hand-finished. Truly an heirloom piece! Simply press the...

A German holiday tradition since the 1600s, Springerle cookies feature raised designs made with hand-carved molds. This charming Three Masted Ship mold has been hand-cast and carefully hand-finished. Truly an heirloom piece! Simply press the mold into...

A German holiday tradition since the 1600s, Springerle cookies feature raised designs made with hand-carved molds. This charming Christmas Tree mold has been hand-cast and carefully hand-finished.  Excellent crisp prints! This mold was featured in...

A German holiday tradition since the 1600s, Springerle cookies feature raised designs made with hand-carved molds. This charming Hornbook mold has been hand-cast and carefully hand-finished. Truly an heirloom piece. Perfect as a holiday Hostess gift or...

A glow in the dark poster! With this game, children become passionate about astronomy. They stick the glow-in-the-dark stickers on the sky map, and thus reconstruct the famous constellations. Wonderful! Poster measures 39" x 27" (1 m x 68 cm) 640...

Get ready to see the world through your children's eyes; the adventure of capturing memories starts with a Kidamento camera. Featuring a cute, brightly colored bear animal design, this innovative children's digital camera will elicit the greatest squeals...

Get ready to see the world through your children's eyes; the adventure of capturing memories starts with a Kidamento camera. Featuring a cute, brightly colored fox animal design, this innovative children's digital camera will elicit the greatest squeals...

British designers Jane Richards and Amy Lindsay founded Ark Colour Design in 2015. Drawing from their backgrounds in fashion and fine art, they set about creating leather accessories that are fun and well made. We love these fun key fobs for all the dog...

Julie Pierre is the founder and designer of Paper Shaper by Julie. Informed by this centuries old art form, she incorporates the art of paper quilling into beautiful pieces of wearable art. Paper Shaper by Julie has developed a modern and original take...

Corey Moranis is a Canadian designer who handcrafts Lucite jewelry and accessories. Drawn to Lucite for its ethereal nature, Corey loves the way the material seems to float but with a solid presence, and the way the luminous effect changes with the light...

Adorn your cap, backpack or jacket lapel with Brancusi's Danaide. A stylized portrait of Margit Pogany, a Hungarian art student Brancusi met in Paris in 1910. He made a marble head of her from memory, then invited her to his studio. He was delighted when...

The best way to experience Philadelphia is by hiking it! Get outdoors with local author and hiking expert Lori Litchman. This full-color guide helps you locate and access the top hikes within 60 miles of Philly. A perfect blend of popular routes and...

Go the distance with our museum exclusive sweatshirt that celebrates Philly's most famous underdog and immortalizes the museum steps he trained on! Designed by local artist Lisa Roberts.  Please allow for slight print variations as this is a hand...

 These charming little foil embossed leather purses are just the right size to hold a little cash, a credit card or school ID. Loved by children and adults! Designed in Cambridge, England and made in Scotland Neck strap with safety clasp ...

These charming little foil embossed leather purses are just the right size to hold a little cash, a credit card or school ID. Loved by children and adults! Designed in Cambridge, England and made in Scotland Neck strap with safety clasp Genuine...

Masako Oguro repurposes silk shibori dyed kimono and kimono jackets (haori) and transforms them into stylish garments from her studio in NYC. This lovely one-of-a kind Yūzen scarf is 2-sided with a contrasting design on the reverse. Yūzen is a Japanese...

It's impossible to be sad when you set your coffee or cocktail down on these fabulous smiling coasters! This colorful set of 4 leather coasters is designed and made in Cambridge, England. Makes for a cheerful holiday gift! 3 1/2" in Diameter ...

This asymmetrical pair of stud earrings is a delicate combo. Each pair is made up of stacked hallow cubes; 3 on one and 2 on the other. A simple concept with stunning results. This elegant and modern jewelry line is designed and made in small batches at...

These light-weight hoop earrings with glass orb accents are dramatic and sophisticated. This elegant and modern jewelry line is designed and made in small batches at the Pur-suits studio in Toronto, Canada. Approximately 2 1/2" long x 1" ...

Pretty mid size clip. Chunks is a high-quality, affordable, trend-forward line of hair accessories, based out of Seattle, WA and proudly & responsibly made in Jinhua, China.   Approximately 3 1/2" long x 2" wide Made from cellulose...

Art anyone? This keychain is made from an upcycled spoon. Eliza Brown started Kinder Studios as an ode to her great-grandmother Kinder, who offered beauty to the world around her in such an enduring way. Fascinated by the intricate artistry that can...

Always on the Gogh? This keychain is made from an upcycled spoon. Eliza Brown started Kinder Studios as an ode to her great-grandmother Kinder, who offered beauty to the world around her in such an enduring way. Fascinated by the intricate artistry that...

O My Bag Amsterdam was founded in 2011 by Paulien Wesselink. She was convinced that timeless design, fair production and sustainability go hand-in-hand, together making them one of the most renowned bag and accessories brands in the slow fashion industry...

Misk Gallery crafts exquisite pieces using recycled acrylics- transforming them with a touch of nature's own pigments. Each sheet becomes a canvas where unique patterns and textures are meticulously designed, then brought to life through the artistry of...

Misk Gallery crafts exquisite pieces using recycled acrylics- transforming them with a touch of nature's own pigments. Each sheet becomes a canvas where unique patterns and textures are meticulously designed, then brought to life through the artistry of...

Baggu reusable totes are not just for the grocery store, they go everywhere and haul (practically) anything. Carry in your hand or over your shoulder. Holds 2-3 plastic grocery bags worth of stuff. Folds into a flat 5" × 5" pouch Carries up to 50...

Corey Moranis is a Canadian designer who handcrafts Lucite jewelry and accessories. Drawn to Lucite for its ethereal nature, Corey loves the way the material seems to float but with a solid presence, and the way the luminous effect changes with the light...

Corey Moranis is a Canadian designer who handcrafts Lucite jewelry and accessories. Drawn to Lucite for its ethereal nature, Corey loves the way the material seems to float but with a solid presence, and the way the luminous effect changes with the light...

Corey Moranis is a Canadian designer who handcrafts Lucite jewelry and accessories. Drawn to Lucite for its ethereal nature, Corey loves the way the material seems to float but with a solid presence, and the way the luminous effect changes with the light...

Corey Moranis is a Canadian designer who handcrafts Lucite jewelry and accessories. Drawn to Lucite for its ethereal nature, Corey loves the way the material seems to float but with a solid presence, and the way the luminous effect changes with the light...

Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise: His Final Months offers a unique and impressive overview of the paintings and drawings that Vincent van Gogh created during the last seventy days of his life. He produced no fewer than seventy-four paintings and over thirty...

Created in collaboration with the British Museum, this richly illustrated volume displays the arts, histories, and cultures of Southeast Asia from about 6,000 years ago to the twenty-first century, covering modern-day Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos,...

Peter Paul Rubens was the most inventive and prolific northern European artist of his age. This book discusses his life and work in relation to three interrelated themes: spirit, ingenuity, and genius. It argues that Rubens and his reception were pivotal...

Today most of us enjoy the work of famed Renaissance artist Michelangelo by perusing art books or strolling along the galleries of a museum—and the luckier of us have had a chance to see his extraordinary frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel...

Pivotal in modern art's move towards abstraction, Piet Mondrian's oeuvre is extraordinarily versatile and complex. Not only did he paint and draw, he also wrote extensively about his thoughts and theories on art and life. Moving from traditional Dutch...

Building on a technique that has roots in European and American traditions, Black artists have turned to collage as a way to convey how the intersecting facets of their lives combine to make whole individuals. Artists have assembled pieces of paper,...

This book offers a long-overdue reassessment of the career of the Parisian-born artist Marie Laurencin (1883–1956), who moved seamlessly between the Cubist avant-garde and lesbian literary and artistic circles, as well as the realms fashion,...

This miniature bestiary contains some 200 illustrations of more than 160 mythical beings: fire-breathing dragons, mysterious mermaids, sinuous sea serpents, mischievous yokai, and many other wondrous creatures drawn from global folklore and mythology...

Artist, critic and poet Eve Wood has a ribald sense of humor and for decades has had a distinctive presence in the Southern California art world. This is her first monograph, featuring a collection of off-beat, imaginative color studies populated with...

This incisive and illuminating biography follows the three themes that shaped the life of Leonardo da Vinci and, through him, forever changed Western art and imagination: nature, art, and self-fashioning. Nature and art helped form Leonardo. He spent...

Jan van Eyck (1390–1441) was one of the most inventive and influential artists in the entire European tradition. The realism of his paintings continues to astound observers more than six centuries on, even though our world is saturated by high-resolution...

In freewheeling 1920s Paris, Kiki de Montparnasse captivated as a nightclub performer, sold out gallery showings of her paintings, starred in Surrealist films, and shared drinks and ideas with the likes of Jean Cocteau and Marcel Duchamp. Her...

Chinese was the earliest truly global cuisine. When the first Chinese laborers began to settle abroad, restaurants appeared in their wake. Yet Chinese has the curious distinction of being both one of the world’s best-loved culinary traditions and one of...

Feminist Designer brings together a constellation of voices and perspectives to examine the intersection of design and feminist theory. For decades, the feminist refrain within design has hinged on the representation and inclusion of women in the field...

Son of the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati, Ganesh is the elephant-headed deity known most often as a remover (and sometimes creator) of obstacles. Ganesh is also seen as a figure of prosperity and protection. This publication in the mini book scale...

When Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017—revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that was “fresh, unpretentious and lean” (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)—critics lauded it...

A beautiful and delightfully handy art book that is designed to inspire, this collection of 150 beautifully reproduced Vincent Van Gogh images makes a stylish gift. His writings have been edited and selected to create an enlightening, uplifting, and...

Paul Cezanne’s incomparable, architectonic rendering of light and color provided the foundation of his reputation as a forerunner of modernism. Which specific locations left such vivid impressions on this scion of a provincial banker’s family? What and...

Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472–1553) created around 500 works during his lifetime. With his portraits of Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchton, and in his position as court painter to Frederick the Wise, Cranach quickly became one of the most sought-after...

David Rittenhouse: Philosopher-Mechanick of Colonial Philadelphia and His Famous Clocks brings a completely new focus on the life and works of the American astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, and inventor David Rittenhouse (1732–96). A brilliant...

Medieval people are often portrayed as having poor hygiene and table manners—licking their knives or throwing chicken bones on the floor. In the Middle Ages, however, such behavior was not tolerated. Medieval society cherished order in nearly every facet...

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,...

Design for Sustainability Survival Guide concerns all the details on applying sustainability requirements in design. It is a critical and concise overview of the important facts from all imaginable angles. The book is written and illustrated to inform,...

In this vivid account, Ana Debenedetti reexamines the life and work of Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli through a novel lens: his business acumen. Focusing on the organization of Botticelli’s workshop and the commercial strategies he devised to make...

Camille Claudel (1864–1943) was among the most daring and visionary sculptors of the late nineteenth century. Although much attention has been paid to her tumultuous life—her affair with her mentor, Auguste Rodin; the premature end to her career; her...

The story of art is not always the story of art-historical 'isms' and complex academic debate. The real history is often the story of some very simple firsts - the first time an artist painted themselves, the first time someone painted a smile, the first...

This indispensable introductory guide explores the art of the African continent from its early origins over 75,000 years ago to the contemporary, set in the context of postcolonial debates, the restitution of cultural objects and artifacts, and the...

The Italian Renaissance birthed the modern sense of self, and no artist from the period compares with Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) in terms of the almost obsessive interest he displayed in his own life. Dürer’s works are filled with personal details from...

“Deadstock” refers to the originals: authentic, unworn sneakers that were produced for limited-edition releases, limited-run reruns, or pairs that have otherwise stopped being made. No longer available from the direct retailers, deadstock is the most...

The Lenape tribe, also known as the Delaware Nation, lived for centuries on the land that English colonists later called New Jersey. But once America gained its independence, they were forced to move further west: to Indiana, then Missouri, and finally...

The Italian sculptor known as Donatello helped to forge a new kind of art—one that came to define the Renaissance. His work was progressive, challenging, and even controversial. Using a variety of novel sculptural techniques and innovative...

The Art of Tapestry tells the history of tapestry in Britain and Europe from the fifteenth to the twentieth centuries through the National Trust’s outstanding tapestry collection, which comprises nearly 650 tapestries in 60 properties. The book includes...

Our museum exclusive ornament of one of Philadelphia's champions will inspire you to take the famous run up our East Entrance stairs. Hanging on your holiday tree or anywhere in your home or office, this ornament will bring inspiration to be a champion...

Put pen to paper -- it might seem old-fashioned -- but shows you care!  The inside of the cards are blank so you can include personalized your message.   And use the sturdy storage box for keepsakes or post you receive in return...

Pulled from a stamped book in the Museum’s library the Griffin was introduced in 1938, marking the moment the museum officially became the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Since classical antiquity, griffins were known for guarding treasures and priceless...

Taking inspiration from the museum’s encyclopedic collection, local Philadelphia maker The Painted Lily has created small artworks on porcelain ornaments. Hanging on your holiday tree or anywhere in your home or office, this ornament will add warmth and...

Taking inspiration from the museum’s encyclopedic collection, local Philadelphia maker The Painted Lily has created small artworks on porcelain ornaments. Hanging on your holiday tree or anywhere in your home or office, this ornament will add warmth and...

Taking inspiration from the museum’s encyclopedic collection, local Philadelphia maker The Painted Lily has created small artworks on porcelain ornaments. Hanging on your holiday tree or anywhere in your home or office, this ornament will add warmth and...

Taking inspiration from the museum’s encyclopedic collection, local Philadelphia maker The Painted Lily has created small artworks on porcelain ornaments. Hanging on your holiday tree or anywhere in your home or office, this ornament will add warmth and...

This is the perfect bag for a daytrip and will hold all the essentials you need whether a visit to the museum or shopping about town. No trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art is complete without marveling at Saint-Gaudens’ Diana statue, which...

Go the distance with this tote that celebrates Philly's most famous underdog and immortalizes the museum steps he trained on!  This is the perfect bag for a daytrip and will hold all the essentials you need whether a visit to the museum or shopping...

Adorn your holiday tree or anywhere you would like to hang our exclusive ornament featuring the museum's "Rocky Steps"! Philadelphia Museum of Art Exclusive Baltic birch with magnetic back Measures 2" x 3.25" x 1/4" Made in the USA

Adorn your holiday tree or anywhere you would like to hang our exclusive ornament featuring the Rodin Museum and iconic Thinker! Museum exclusive Baltic birch with magnetic back Measures 3" x 2.5" x 1/4" Made in the USA

Five quilts. Five members of the community. Inspired by works from Gee’s Bend, Alabama acquired by the museum in 2017 through the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, this exclusive collaboration of upholstered furniture features digitally reproduced...

Five quilts. Five members of the community. Inspired by works from Gee’s Bend, Alabama acquired by the museum in 2017 through the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, this exclusive collaboration of upholstered furniture features digitally reproduced...

Five quilts. Five members of the community. Inspired by works from Gee’s Bend, Alabama acquired by the museum in 2017 through the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, this exclusive collaboration of upholstered furniture features digitally reproduced...