We Are Nature

Selected Earthlings from the Penn Art Collection

We Are Nature presents a wide selection of artworks from the University of Pennsylvania Art Collection, drawing connections between varied representations of nature and depicting living beings alongside sites as diverse as urban streets, recreational sites, extractive industries, farms, universities and parks. The title of the exhibition is inspired by campaigns to change the definition of nature in English dictionaries and from We Are ‘Nature’ Defending Itself, a 2008 book by Isabelle Fremeaux and Jay Jordan that chronicles the story of ZAD, a resistant land occupation emerging out of a decades-long struggle in France.

We Are Nature takes place in conjunction with our 24/25 season, Beyond Boundaries, and contributes to the rich conversation offered by the season’s programs with an exhibit that considers the inclusion of artworks by international and local artists, all donated to the university art collection.

Opening Reception
Please join us for an opening reception on Tue, Oct 29 at 5 PM, with remarks scheduled for 5:15 PM. Registration is requested but not required. » Register now

Performances

• Tuesday, October 1 @ 11 AM
• Friday, February 28 @ 4 PM

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We Are Nature is presented by The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation and produced in partnership with Penn Live Arts and the University of Pennsylvania Art Collection.