Exhibitions
- by Damian Munoz
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- April 01, 2026
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Subconscious Surfaced
Moderne Gallery presents Subconscious Surfaced, a group exhibition featuring works from the 1960s through the early 2000s. The exhibition explores a shared thread of surreal, otherworldly sculptural form across a range of expressions, techniques, and contexts.
A number of works in the exhibition derive from the esteemed collection of Marc and Diane Grainer, renowned patrons, collectors,[...]
- by Damian Munoz
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- January 20, 2026
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The Winter Show 2026
Moderne Gallery is proud to present a selection of works in the 72nd edition of The Winter Show at the Park Avenue Armory, NYC.
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The works are presented in a collaborative format as part of “Study of a Young Collector” – an exhibition curated by Patrick Monahan and Helen Allen[...]
- by Damian Munoz
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- November 20, 2025
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DESIGN MIAMI. 2025
Moderne Gallery’s exhibition at DESIGN MIAMI (Booth G19) reflects the spirit of shokunin – the Japanese ideal of mastery through humility, patience, and respect for material.
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In this meeting of traditions, innovation means deepening the line rather than breaking it. Our presentation stages a dialogue between Japanese and American methodologies and[...]
- by Damian Munoz
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- October 08, 2025
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George Nakashima: Foundations of Form
Moderne Gallery is proud to present George Nakashima: Foundations of Form.
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The exhibition presents an exploration of George Nakashima’s (1905-1990) early designs which display a truly unique vision and an inspired progression of innovation and spirit.
The early works featured serve as a testament to Nakashima’s distinct, intuitive, and naturalistic design[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- August 25, 2025
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Negotiations of Form and Function
August 26 – September 26, 2025
Moderne Gallery is proud to present Negotiations of Form and Function, a curated feature of Studio Craft works by historic and contemporary artists.
The exhibition explores a wide array of Studio Craft furniture and objects across different generations while showcasing a diverse array of aesthetics, techniques, materiality, and negotiations of form[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- April 12, 2025
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it may be too personal | Tanaka Tomomi
May 9 – August 19, 2025
Moderne Gallery is proud to present it may be too personal | Tanaka Tomomi, a solo exhibition of works by Japanese ceramicist Tanaka Tomomi.
it may be too personal marks Tomomi’s first solo exhibition in the United States.
“Sometimes I have the feeling that joy, anger, sadness, or some other emotion[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- March 22, 2025
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The Philadelphia Show 2025
Moderne Gallery is honored to exhibit in the 2025 edition of The Philadelphia Show, presenting a curated exhibition that brings historic 20th-century design into dialogue with contemporary works from the 21st century.
A major focus of this year’s exhibition is the visionary work of Wharton Esherick, whose pioneering spirit continues to influence generations of artists and[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- February 05, 2025
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Opening Exhibition | 1705
Marking a new chapter in the storied, 40 plus year history of Moderne Gallery, we are proud to debut our new gallery space. Established in 1984, Moderne Gallery has always been on the leading edge of discoveries and trends in the market for the finest works from the Studio Movement. Forward thinking, innovation, education, and[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- November 17, 2024
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DESIGN MIAMI. 2024
This year, Moderne Gallery (Booth G33) unveils an exhibition that bridges the gap between past and present, bringing together historic design icons from the 20th century and groundbreaking contemporary works from the 21st century. At the heart of the presentation is a celebration of George Nakashima’s pioneering contributions to the Studio Craft movement, alongside a[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- April 21, 2024
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DESIGN MIAMI. LA
Moderne Gallery is excited to announce its participation in the inaugural DESIGN MIAMI. LA, May 16-20, 2024. The debut of DESIGN MIAMI. LA will take place at a Holmby Hills estate near Beverly Hills. Invitation-only Preview Days are scheduled for May 16th and 17th.
Moderne Gallery’s exhibit at DESIGN MIAMI. LA will focus on rare and important[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- April 20, 2024
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Fabien Dubrunfaut: Take a Seat
Moderne Gallery is excited to announce a solo exhibit | Fabien Dubrunfaut: Take a Seat. April 27 – June 15, 2024 at Moderne Gallery.
With his recent series, Fabien Dubrunfaut takes his drawings from concept to completion, with a special focus on seating. Dubrunfaut’s furniture is made from carefully selected American hardwoods, featuring strong and precise exposed[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- February 03, 2024
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The Philadelphia Show 2024
Moderne Gallery is excited to announce its participation in the 2024 edition of The Philadelphia Show. This year’s presentation will showcase the remarkable works of Pennsylvania artists and designers, offering a glimpse into the region’s rich and prolific history. The exhibition’s primary focus will center on the legacies of Daniel Jackson, Wharton Esherick, George Nakashima,[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- August 16, 2023
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Design Miami/ 2023
At this years Design Miami/, Moderne Gallery presents an exhibition devoted to historic designs from the 20th century in conversation with contemporary works from the 21st century. A major focus is centered around the significant works of George Nakashima. Join us for an immersion into a blend of time-honored mastery and innovative modern expression in Miami[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- July 22, 2023
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Design Miami/ Paris 2023
Moderne Gallery’s exhibit at Design Miami/Paris will feature iconic furniture and metalwork by George Nakashima, Wharton Esherick, L. Brent Kington, and Gyokusendo, alongside a curated selection of both historic and contemporary ceramics by esteemed artists David Gilhooly, Estelle Halper, Joost Van Den Toorn,[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- May 01, 2023
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The Philadelphia Show 2023
Moderne Gallery is pleased to announce its participation in the 2023 edition of The Philadelphia Show. Featuring work by Mira Nakashima, Wharton Esherick, Caprice Pierucci, John Mcqueen, David Gilhooly, Zein Daouk, Tanaka Tomomi, Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Grace Knowlton, Fabien Dubrunfaut, Edward Wormly, David Ebner, Harry Bertoia, Michael Peterson, Miriam Carpenter, Eric Allen, Jere Osgood, Yokhai[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- June 18, 2021
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Rediscovering Paul Hultberg (1926-2019): Abstract Expressionism in Enamel
Moderne Gallery Celebrates Paul Hultberg Enamel Works in Summer Exhibition
Philadelphia’s Moderne Gallery has announced an exhibition this summer that will celebrate the legacy of Paul Hultberg, the first large-scale exhibition of work by this multi- disciplinary artist since his death in 2019. While he may be a lesser-known figure of The Studio Craft movement, in[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- June 17, 2022
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Important Studio Ceramics: 1932-2022
Moderne Gallery announces Important Studio Ceramics: 1932-2022, a new exhibition of important American and international studio ceramics. The exhibition marks the 20th anniversary of the gallery’s groundbreaking exhibition Ceramic Masterworks: 1962–2002, mounted at Moderne Gallery in collaboration with Helen Drutt, a world-renowned gallerist and curator who elevated American and international studio ceramics to the global[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- November 30, 2022
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Design Miami/ 2022
Moderne Gallery is excited to present historical masterworks by George Nakashima and Jere Osgood alongside contemporary artist Fabien Dubrunfaut with his obsessive focus creating sculptural seating where function leads the design process.
Design Miami/ returns to Miami Beach for the 18th edition of Design Miami/ held November 30 – December 4, 2022. Preview Day will[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- November 09, 2022
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Salon Art + Design 2022
Moderne Gallery is excited to present historical masterworks by George Nakashima and Wharton Esherick alongside contemporary artists illustrating the maturation of studio crafts.
Salon Art + Design, produced by Sanford L. Smith + Associates, returned for its 10th Anniversary to the Park Avenue Armory in New York City November 10-14, 2022. Salon presented the world’s best[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- April 28, 2022
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The Philadelphia Show 2022
Founded in 1962 as the University Hospital Antiques Show, the show benefited and was organized by Penn Medicine until 2018. In 2018 the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with The Women’s Committee and the many volunteers that served the show for years took over the responsibility of planning the show. Proceeds benefit the museum’s Division of[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- November 30, 2021
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Design Miami/ 2021
At this years Design Miami, Moderne Gallery is excited to announce an important discovery of the first furniture design by George Nakashima, made in 1935-6.
Until now, there were only two known to exist, both in the permanent collections of Japanese museums.
Nakashima was employed by the architect Antonin Raymond and was involved in the design and furnishing of Saint[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- December 03, 2019
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DesignMiami/ 2019
Moderne Gallery announces discovery of one of the most important original American Art Deco designs. This unique set was made for Frankl’s own apartment, using full cork sheets, a material that he began to experiment with in the early 1930’s. Letter from Professor Christopher Long, University of Texas Frankl expert & author, Paul T. Frankl[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- April 25, 2014
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DAVID EBNER: 50 Years of Studio Furniture
“David N. Ebner: 50 years of Studio Furniture”
First Comprehensive Show of Ebner’s Work
Presented at Moderne Gallery in Philadelphia
April 25 – June 30, 2014
Philadelphia, PA…From April 25 through June 30, 2014 Philadelphia’s Moderne Gallery will hold a major exhibition of the furniture of David N. Ebner, a leading figure in the American Studio Furniture Movement: David[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- September 20, 2013
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Nakashima Woodworkers: An Evolving Legacy
September 20 – November 2, 2013
New, custom-made furniture from Nakashima Woodworkers will be featured at Moderne Gallery in Philadelphia this fall, continuing the gallery’s long history of presenting the iconic works of the legendary George Nakashima, the Keisho line of his daughter Mira Nakashima, and now the studio craft furniture emerging from a new[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- October 09, 2009
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Early Furniture by George Nakashima, 1936-1956 The Architect Designs
A groundbreaking exhibition: the first to focus exclusively on George Nakashima’s early years and works that were the basis for his artistic development
(February 2009)
Philadelphia, PA…Focusing on the master craftsman’s development during the first 20 years of his oeuvre, a historic exhibit titled “Early Furniture by George Nakashima, 1936-1956: The Architect Designs” will be presented at[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- May 04, 2007
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David Roth: The Interference Color Paintings
NEW WORK DEBUTS AT PHILADELPHIA’S MODERNE GALLERY First Friday, May 4 – Saturday, July 14, 2007
Philadelphia, PA…Always eagerly awaited, new work by David Roth, one of the most important conceptual abstract artists of the past 45 years, will debut in David Roth: The Interference Color Paintings at Moderne Gallery, 111 N. Third Street, Philadelphia PA[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- April 01, 2006
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FUNctional Wood Sculpture 1965-2005
Vintage and Contemporary Works by PAMELA WEIR-QUITON, April-May, 2006
Still kickin’ up sawdust, Pamela Weir-Quiton – one of the few female wood artists to emerge in the mid-20th century studio craft movement – brings a Show and Sale of some of her most iconic works to Philadelphia’s Moderne Gallery in spring 2006.
FUNctional Wood Sculpture: 1965-2005, Vintage[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- December 02, 2005
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Fantasy Jewels: Obscure Objects of Desire
Some call them “costume,” some call them “collectible,” but everyone calls them “glamorous!” — and truly, beautiful vintage Fantasy Jewels are stunning objects of desire.
Philadelphia, PA (December 2005)
Just in time for holiday gifting and glamour, Moderne Gallery will be displaying and selling FANTASY JEWELS: Obscure Objects of Desire, an extraordinary private collection of 20th Century[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- November 07, 2003
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Official Launch of the New Abrams’ Publication “Nature, Form, and Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima”
A Celebration of the Nakashima Legacy
Exhibition dates: Friday, November 7, 2003 – Saturday, January 17, 2004 Opening Reception and Book Signing with author Mira Nakashima Saturday, November 8 6 to 9 pm
Philadelphia, PA (August 2003) Moderne Gallery in Old City will kick off a nationwide celebration of the life and legacy of George Nakashima with its fourth[...]
- by Joshua Aibel
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- November 05, 2002
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Ceramic Masterworks: 1962-2002
Moderne Gallery and Helen Drutt in First Collaborative Exhibition at Moderne Gallery.
Philadelphia, PA (October 2002)…Two of Philadelphia’s internationally renowned galleries are collaborating for the first time to bring together masterworks by ceramic artists and woodworkers of the 20th and 21st centuries in an unusual and striking exhibition.
Moderne Gallery in Old City Philadelphia, in cooperation with[...]