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Embracing the Contemporary: The Keith L. and Katherine Sachs Collection

Photos, story by Lou Perri

Embracing the Contemporary exhibition celebrates one of the nation’s leading collections of contemporary art.

Assembled by Philadelphians Keith and Katherine Sachs, this collection features some of the most prominent European and American artists of the past 50 years. Many of the works have been generously donated or pledged as promised gifts to the museum, marking a pivotal moment for the city as a premier destination for contemporary art. From sculpture and painting to large-scale photography and video art, this exhibition presents a selection of works from the Sachs Collection.

In addition to a concentration of works by American artists Robert Gober, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, and Brice Marden, Embracing the Contemporary features major examples by influential artists from around the globe. These include Louise Bourgeois, Richard Hamilton, Howard Hodgkin, Anselm Kiefer, Steve McQueen, Gabriel Orozco, and Charles Ray — artists who have redefined our ideas about art, life, and beauty. Keith and Katherine Sachs have developed their collection through a passionate engagement with living artists and in close dialogue with the Museum’s holdings and exhibitions. In addition to galleries dedicated to artists with whom they have established meaningful ties, the exhibition includes personal letters, photographs, and other objects that mark the history of their collection.

Embracing the Contemporary: The Keith L. and Katherine Sachs Collection runs through Sept. 5, 2016 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Signage for the exhibit
Signage for the exhibit.

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The Sachs seen in a in a video posted in the exhibit area.
The Sachs seen in a in a video posted in the exhibit area.
Th Philadelphia Museum of art store.
Th Philadelphia Museum of art store.
Books on sale at the store.
Books on sale at the store.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art store.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art store.
The museum store with a variety of art and artifacts on display.
The museum store with a variety of art and artifacts on display.

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A view of the art museum steps made famous by the Rocky movies.
A view of the art museum steps made famous by the Rocky movies.