Throughout the 1940s, artists brought new ideas to their work across media, from fashion and textiles, craft and design, to printmaking, drawing, photography, painting, and sculpture. Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s will be a testament to the creative spirit that flourished despite the restrictions and adversity of the era. This exhibition will showcase art from across the decade, featuring works drawn entirely from the museum’s permanent collection. | Philadelphia Museum of Art

Throughout the 1940s, artists brought new ideas to their work across media, from fashion and textiles, craft and design, to printmaking, drawing, photography, painting, and sculpture. Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s will be a testament to the creative spirit that flourished despite the restrictions and adversity of the era. This exhibition will showcase art from across the decade, featuring works drawn entirely from the museum’s permanent collection. | Philadelphia Museum of Art

Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s invites you to explore a decade shaped by conflict, creativity, and transformation. On view through September 1—don’t miss it! | Philadelphia Museum of Art