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Discover artworks from our collections, hear from curators, and explore our exhibitions and community programs through stories, videos, activities, and more on the PhxArt blog.

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Pollice Verso

Pollice Verso, a Latin phrase meaning “with a turned thumb,” is the title of Jean-Léon Gérôme’s masterful work, depicting a gladiator duel in the heart of the Roman Coliseum. Gérôme, a renowned artist known for his historical narrative paintings, started this painting before 1869 but temporarily stopped working on it during the Franco-Prussian War. He

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Safety Blankets: Discourse on Neurodivergence

“I made Neurokin as a reminder of living in community. It has been so validating to find people who can relate to being neurodivergent in an ableist world.” – Michelle Dawn, Textile Artist Safety Blankets: Discourse on Neurodivergence aims to spark connections and discourse and challenge the meaning of neurodivergence. The installation, presented in PhxArt’s

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