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  1. artblog goes to the new Barnes and loves it – an image slide show
    The Artblog logo The Artblog 1 day ago

    We love the new building, and the collection looks fantastic with new state of the art lighting. The special exhibition gallery holds promise of offering additional art exhibits (including contemporary art) that expand upon Barnes’ idea of collecting...

  2. Against All Odds, Philadelphia's New Museum Works
    Planetizen logo Planetizen 1 day ago
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    As Huxtable notes, "the collection is owned by the Barnes Foundation, established in 1922 under a legal arrangement called an indenture of trust, with the specific stipulation that everything was always to remain exactly as it was in Dr. Barnes's...

  3. Our former partner, Brett Miller, who left our DC office in 2009 to become General Counsel of the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday
    SOURCE: NBC Philadelphia 1 month ago
  4. Reminder: The Barnes Foundation To Host 56 Consecutive Hours Of Free Access And Activities Over Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-28
    Uwishunu 1 day ago

    Barnes Foundation is officially open on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and will host round-the-clock programming throughout Memorial Day Weekend to cap off a week's worth of opening celebrations. (Photograph © 2012 The Barnes Foundation) Staying in the...

  5. Escapes: Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway, boulevard of culture
    The Washington Post logo The Washington Post 1 day ago

    Rodin Museum, the Free Library’s Central Library. But you’ll find few of the shops, restaurants and cafes that give life to its Parisian counterpart. Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway: Museums to visit, where to stay, more Now, this month’s...

  6. Weekend Picks: Memorial Day Weekend In Philadelphia – Round-The-Clock Barnes Access, Sixers-Celtics Game 7, Longwood Fireworks & Fountains, National Burger Day And More
    Uwishunu 1 day ago

    Enjoy this extra-long weekend whether you're a Philadelphia resident sticking around, or visiting the city for the holiday, by partaking in any of our top picks for weekend events, below. (Photo credits, clockwise from top left: Photograph © 2012 The...

  7. The board of trustees and the staff of the Barnes Foundation are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague and friend Brett Miller
    SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 month ago
  8. Barnes Foundation: 'Masterpieces' Get New Home
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 1 week ago
  9. Skip the crowds at the Barnes and get weird, Philly-style
    Philadelphia Daily News logo Philadelphia Daily News 1 day ago

    While you’re out there, don’t miss out on "Haunting Narratives: Detours from Philadelphia Realism, 1935 to the Present," featuring the works of nearly 60 artists from the area whose version of realism takes a dark turn. Both exhibits run through

  10. Burning up over the Barnes
    Philly.com logo Philly.com 1 day ago

    First, there was its founder, Albert Barnes, whose will was cavalierly violated. Then, there was Violetta Di Mazza, the woman who picked up the artistic torch when he died. And then, there were the generations of students who loved the Barnes...

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A member of the media walks between Renoir's paintings, "Sailor Boy" (L) and "Girl with jump rope" in gallery 9 during the media opening of the new Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012.
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  1. A member of the media walks between Renoir's paintings, "Sailor Boy" (L) and "Girl with jump rope" in gallery 9 during the media opening of the new Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    A member of the media walks between Renoir's paintings, "Sailor Boy" (L) and "Girl with jump rope" in gallery 9 during the media opening of the new Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012.

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  2. A member of the media takes a photograph of Matisse's "The Music Lesson" in gallery 19 during the media opening of the new Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    A member of the media takes a photograph of Matisse's "The Music Lesson" in gallery 19 during the media opening of the new Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012.

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  3. Barnes Foundation Executive Director and President Derek Gillman stands in the main gallery during the media opening of the new Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Barnes Foundation Executive Director and President Derek Gillman stands in the main gallery during the media opening of the new Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012.

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  4. A view of Matisse's "Dance" Mural which sits above the main gallery during the media opening of the new Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    A view of Matisse's "Dance" Mural which sits above the main gallery during the media opening of the new Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012.

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  5. A member of the media looks at artworks in the special exhibitions gallery during the media opening of the new Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    A member of the media looks at artworks in the special exhibitions gallery during the media opening of the new Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012.

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  6. A pedestrian walks towards the entrance of the newly erected Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    A pedestrian walks towards the entrance of the newly erected Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012.

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  7. An exterior view of the newly erected Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    An exterior view of the newly erected Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012.

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  8. An exterior view of The Barnes Foundation on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile." AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    An exterior view of The Barnes Foundation on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile."

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  9. A visitor walks past a reflecting pond during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile." AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    A visitor walks past a reflecting pond during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile."

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  10. The lower lobby at The Barnes Foundation is shown Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile." AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    The lower lobby at The Barnes Foundation is shown Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile."

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  11. Derek Gillman, executive director and president of the Barnes Foundation, speaks during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Derek Gillman, executive director and president of the Barnes Foundation, speaks during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its...

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  12. An oil on canvas portrait by Giorgio de Chirico of Dr. Albert C. Barnes hangs at The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    An oil on canvas portrait by Giorgio de Chirico of Dr. Albert C. Barnes hangs at The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on...

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  13. People view the Light Court during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile." AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    People view the Light Court during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile."

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  14. Visitors take in the main gallery during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile." AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Visitors take in the main gallery during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile."

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  15. A visiter sits in gallery 18 during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile." AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    A visiter sits in gallery 18 during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile."

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  16. Protestors picket outside a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile." AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Protestors picket outside a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile."

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  17. Jeanette Neubauer, left, her husband, board member Joe Neubauer, second left, Ellsworth Kelly, second right, and Derek Gillman, executive director and president of the Barnes Foundation, toast in front of Kelly's sculpture, right, entitled "The Barnes Totem" after it's installation in... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Jeanette Neubauer, left, her husband, board member Joe Neubauer, second left, Ellsworth Kelly, second right, and Derek Gillman, executive director and president of the Barnes Foundation, toast in front of Kelly's sculpture, right, entitled "The Barnes Totem" after it's installation in...

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  18. Ellsworth Kelly's sculpture entitled "The Barnes Totem" stands in the garden of The Barnes Foundation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in Philadelphia. The art museum's new campuses is scheduled to open May 19. The Neubauer Family Foundation commissioned the... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Ellsworth Kelly's sculpture entitled "The Barnes Totem" stands in the garden of The Barnes Foundation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in Philadelphia. The art museum's new campuses is scheduled to open May 19. The Neubauer Family Foundation commissioned the...

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  19. Ellsworth Kelly looks up during an interview before a ceremony marking the installation of his sculpture entitled "The Barnes Totem" in the garden of The Barnes Foundation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in Philadelphia. The art museum's new campuses is... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Ellsworth Kelly looks up during an interview before a ceremony marking the installation of his sculpture entitled "The Barnes Totem" in the garden of The Barnes Foundation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in Philadelphia. The art museum's new campuses is...

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  20. Derek Gillman, left, executive director & president of the Barnes Foundation, speaks during a media availability about an opening date of May 19, 2012, for their new building Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 in Philadelphia. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Derek Gillman, left, executive director & president of the Barnes Foundation, speaks during a media availability about an opening date of May 19, 2012, for their new building Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 in Philadelphia.

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  21. Tom McCarthy, a carpenter foreman, works at the site for the Barnes Foundation's new home for its renowned art collection, set to open May 19, 2012, on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 in Philadelphia. Foundation officials have been embroiled in a years-long legal battle over the... AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Tom McCarthy, a carpenter foreman, works at the site for the Barnes Foundation's new home for its renowned art collection, set to open May 19, 2012, on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 in Philadelphia. Foundation officials have been embroiled in a years-long legal battle over the...

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  22. Tom Whitford, with PNC bank, speaks during a media availability about an opening date of May 19, 2012, for the Barnes Foundation building Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 in Philadelphia. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Tom Whitford, with PNC bank, speaks during a media availability about an opening date of May 19, 2012, for the Barnes Foundation building Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 in Philadelphia.

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  23. Work continues during a media availability to announce an opening date of May 19, 2012, for the new Barnes Foundation building, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 in Philadelphia. Foundation officials have been embroiled in a years-long legal battle over the multibillion-dollar renowned art... AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Work continues during a media availability to announce an opening date of May 19, 2012, for the new Barnes Foundation building, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 in Philadelphia. Foundation officials have been embroiled in a years-long legal battle over the multibillion-dollar renowned art...

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A member of the media walks between Renoir's paintings, "Sailor Boy" (L) and "Girl with jump rope" in gallery 9 during the media opening of the new Barnes Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2012.

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  1. Our former partner, Brett Miller, who left our DC office in 2009 to become General Counsel of the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday
    SOURCE: NBC Philadelphia 1 month ago
  2. The board of trustees and the staff of the Barnes Foundation are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague and friend Brett Miller
    SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 month ago
  3. Just weeks before the opening of the Barnes Foundation's new museum in downtown Philadelphia, the institution's general counsel Brett Miller has died. His body was found this weekend at his home, a spokesman for the museum has confirmed.
    SOURCE: ArtsJournal 1 month ago
  4. We have no comment on anything to do with the move of the Barnes Foundation collection, for security reasons
    SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 2 months ago
  5. The stated reason for this decision was that the Barnes Foundation was so financially frail that its very existence was in jeopardy. The alliance of foundations—Annenberg, Pew, Lenfest—offered what was construed as the only solution—financial ‘salvation’ that contain[ed] a condition that spelled [the] d...
    SOURCE: The Nonprofit Quarterly 2 months ago
  6. The stated reason for this decision was that the Barnes Foundation was so financially frail that its very existence was in jeopardy. The alliance of foundations—Annenberg, Pew, Lenfest—offered what was construed as the only solution—financial ‘salvation’ that contain[ed] a condition that spelled [the] d...
    SOURCE: The Nonprofit Quarterly 2 months ago
  7. Today the quest continues, with Annenberg’s heirs—doing business as the Annenberg Foundation—joined by the Pew Charitable Trusts and the Lenfest Foundation, pressing on through the court for the treasured contents of the Barnes Foundation
    SOURCE: The Nonprofit Quarterly 2 months ago
  8. the late Walter Annenberg began what would be a lifelong pursuit: to use the legal system to unravel the Indenture of Trust of Albert Barnes and unlock the treasured art collection of the Barnes Foundation.
    SOURCE: The Nonprofit Quarterly 2 months ago
  9. The reality is that before the Barnes Foundation comes in, they are trying to get people off the Parkway.
    SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 2 months ago
  10. This is a banner year for art in Pennsylvania and we know that the international art community will share our enthusiasm ... From the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh to the new Barnes Foundation museum, opening in Philadelphia in May, the commonwealth is positioned to be an arts and cultural destination for...
    SOURCE: Street Insider 2 months ago
  11. Barnes Foundation Preservation Advocates Slapped with $25,000 Fine for Seeking Justice; Citizen Activists Stunned Over Unusually Heavy-Handed Ruling
    SOURCE: ArtInfo 2 months ago
  12. After a few brief words of praise, the city Art Commission gave its unanimous blessing Wednesday to a soaring Ellsworth Kelly sculpture proposed by the Barnes Foundation for its new site on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
    SOURCE: ArtsJournal 2 months ago
  13. The Philadelphia Art Commission is expected to vote on Wednesday on plans to erect a 40-foot-high stainless steel sculpture by Ellsworth Kelly at the end of a reflecting pool in the garden of the new Barnes Foundation.
    SOURCE: ArtsJournal 2 months ago
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