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Philadelphia Museum of Art Archives Exhibition Features Audubon to Warhol

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is presenting an archival exhibition spanning from John James Audubon to Andy Warhol, running through January 10. This display includes materials related to Pennsylvania native Rohrer, who was raised in Lancaster County's Mennonite farming community. Born into a separatist Christian group that emigrated from Europe, Rohrer was expected to pursue careers in ministry and agriculture. The exhibition was previously shown from June 22 to August 17, 2003. The museum's archives provide insight into both natural history illustration and contemporary art through these diverse figures.

Key facts

  • Exhibition spans from John James Audubon to Andy Warhol
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art hosts the exhibition
  • Exhibition runs through January 10
  • Previously shown June 22 – August 17, 2003
  • Features Pennsylvania native Rohrer
  • Rohrer raised in Lancaster County Mennonite community
  • Mennonites are separatist Christian group from Europe
  • Rohrer expected to become minister and farmer

Entities

Artists

  • John James Audubon
  • Andy Warhol
  • Rohrer

Institutions

  • Philadelphia Museum of Art

Locations

  • Philadelphia
  • Pennsylvania
  • Lancaster County
  • Europe

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