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Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Rocky statue, long a flashpoint of civic pride, pop culture, and public art debate, is about to get a sweeping reexamination.

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From Rocky to Van Gogh: Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Blockbuster 2026

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Museum of Art is positioning 2026 as one of the most ambitious years in its history, unveiling a sweeping slate of exhibitions that range from …