The Borowsky and Open Lens Galleries are located at the Gershman Y, 401 South Broad Street (at Pine Street) in Philadelphia. Admission is free. Gallery information: (215) 446-3001.
New Summer Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Open Lens Gallery
Roy Lichtenstein in his Studio
Photographs by Laurie Lambrecht
Thursday, September 13th to Sunday, November 18th,
Inside views of the great Pop artist working on his comics-inspired paintings, taken by Laurie Lambrecht when she was his studio assistant.
Opening Reception, Artist Talk and Book Signing:
Thursday, October 18
6:00-8:00 pm
Photographer Laurie Lambrecht will speak about her experiences working with Roy Lichtenstein, and will sign copies of her book, Roy Lichtenstein in His Studio.
Open Lens Gallery
A HISTORY OF THE FUTURE
Thursday, May 17th to Sunday, August 12th,
Susannah Sayler and Edward Morris of the Canary Project show stunning images from History of the Future, documenting ecosystems disrupted by global climate change as seen in China, Peru, the Austrian Alps, Niger and the U.S. www.canary-project.org
This event takes place with our community partners: The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education and the Center City Residents Association
Opening reception: Thursday, May 17, 6:00 - 8:00 pm including discussion with the artists
Open Lens Gallery
DAVID ADIKA
Equator
Monday, April 30th to Thursday, May 10th,
Free public reception; Thursday, May 3, 6-8 p.m., co-sponsored by Spectrum Philly
Israeli photographer David Adika is the featured artist for the 13th Annual Gay and Lesbian Art Exhibit, part of Equality Forum 2012. His installation, EQUATOR, explores the imaginary lines which divide people and places: East and West, North and South, past and present. This exhibit is a collaboration between Equality Forum, the Consulate General of Israel, University of the Arts and The Gershman Y.
For a schedule of events, visit www.equalityforum.com More information: 215-717-6307. Special Exhibition hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Open Lens Gallery
Trail of Hope
Peter Prusinowski
Friday, January 6th to Sunday, February 19th,
Photographer Peter Prusinowski documented his 143-day walk from Philadelphia's historic Penn Treaty Park to the current Lenni-Lenape tribal center in Oklahoma, stopping on the way to help tornado victims in Joplin, MO.
Opening reception: Thursday, January 19, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
