The African American Museum in Philadelphia will soon showcase the life and legacy of visionary artist and printmaker Dox Thrash.
will feature more than 40 pieces, including selections from AAMP’s permanent collection that portray images seen in Thrash’s everyday life.
Thrash, settled in Philadelphia in the 1920's and became the first Black artist to work for the Fine Print Workshop of Philadelphia, a branch of the Works Progress Administration. According to the museum, this new exhibit delves into Thrash's diverse influences and showcases rarely-seen works.A post shared by African American Museum In PHL
“Dox Thrash has been a well-known name among the art community for a long time, and he has recently gained notoriety with exhibitions across the country, but there is something special about having his work here at the African American Museum in Philadelphia,” Vice President of Curatorial Services Dejay Duckett said in a news release. “Philadelphia was his chosen home, and while his innovative use of printmaking as a medium has been celebrated, his art is a true snapshot of Black America.
The museum is open Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets visit
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