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06/02/2026
#95
Color: Blue
Size: 76” x 23”
Material: Wire
For more information: https://friedastore.com/products/95
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#118
Color: Blue
Size: 47” x 19”
Material: Wire
For more information: https://friedastore.com/products/118
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100% of the sale proceeds of any artwork during the exhibition go to the artist. In return, we have asked that selected artists schedule time to engage with our community through a workshop, a demonstration, or a discussion.
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FRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Michael Rex
May 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
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FRIEDAcommunity is a not-for-profit whose mission is to foster genuine connections between people of all generations and all social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds through arts, culture, food and shared experiences.
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05/31/2026
FRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Michael Rex
May 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
Philadelphia
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05/30/2026
A Forest of Colors by Michael Rex.
The show runs daily from May 2 through August 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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05/26/2026
Full house on a rainy and blustery evening for our conversation with Michael Rex!
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Growing up in the New Zealand countryside, immersed in the arts, crafts and traditions of both Māori and Anglo cultures, Michael Rex fell in love with Ruth Asawa’s artistic language the first time he saw her work at David Zwirner Gallery in NY in 2017.
Asawa learned the looped-wire technique during a visit to Toluca, Mexico, in 1947. Earlier this year, the MOMA retrospective of Asawa’s work reminded us that her artistry and creativity extend far beyond her famous sculptures.
Let’s not forget that one does not create out of a vacuum.
“Learn something. Apply it. Pass it on so it is not forgotten.” (Ruth Asawa)
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05/21/2026
#83
Color: Green
Size: 106” x 22”
Material: Wire
For more information: https://friedastore.com/products/83
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100% of the sale proceeds of any artwork during the exhibition go to the artist. In return, we have asked that selected artists schedule time to engage with our community through a workshop, a demonstration, or a discussion.
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FRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Michael Rex
May 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
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FRIEDAcommunity is a not-for-profit whose mission is to foster genuine connections between people of all generations and all social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds through arts, culture, food and shared experiences.
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05/20/2026
FRIEDA Community Supper (78th)
Thank you, Hester, for a delicious evening with friends, family and FRIEDAcommunity members !
05/18/2026
FRIEDA is closed for the day, Monday, May 18 !
FRIEDAcommunity will host some 80 fifth graders from Tacony Academy in Northeast Philadelphia for a day of creative workshops with our beloved STUFFED characters on Monday, May 18.
FRIEDAcommunity (501c3) is sponsoring the bus transportation and our members, long-time educators and STUFFED volunteers will be on hand to assist the students in the creative writing process.
FRIEDA will reopen on Tuesday, May 19 at 8:00 am.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. FRIEDA & FRIEDAcommunity
05/16/2026
#90
Color: Red
Size: 102” x 20”
Material: Wire
For more information: https://friedastore.com/products/90
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100% of the sale proceeds of any artwork during the exhibition go to the artist. In return, we have asked that selected artists schedule time to engage with our community through a workshop, a demonstration, or a discussion.
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FRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Michael Rex
May 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
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FRIEDAcommunity is a not-for-profit whose mission is to foster genuine connections between people of all generations and all social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds through arts, culture, food and shared experiences.
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05/15/2026
Closed for the day, Monday, May 18 !
FRIEDAcommunity will host some 80 fifth graders from Tacony Academy in Northeast Philadelphia for a day of creative workshops with our beloved STUFFED characters on Monday, May 18.
FRIEDAcommunity (501c3) is sponsoring the bus transportation and our members, long-time educators and STUFFED volunteers will be on hand to assist the students in the creative writing process.
FRIEDA will reopen on Tuesday, May 19 at 8:00 am.
We apologize to our regulars.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. FRIEDA & FRIEDAcommunity
05/15/2026
#121
Color: Purple
Size: 111” x 18”
Material: Wire
For more information: https://friedastore.com/products/121
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100% of the sale proceeds of any artwork during the exhibition go to the artist. In return, we have asked that selected artists schedule time to engage with our community through a workshop, a demonstration, or a discussion.
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FRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Michael Rex
May 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
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FRIEDAcommunity is a not-for-profit whose mission is to foster genuine connections between people of all generations and all social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds through arts, culture, food and shared experiences.
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05/10/2026
Thank you all for coming to celebrate the opening reception of “A Closer Look: Michael Rex” at FRIEDA.
The exhibition brings together 40 vividly colored works and runs daily from May 2 through August 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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100% of the sale proceeds of any artwork during the exhibition go to the artist. In return, we ask that any selected artist schedules time to engage with our community through a workshop, a demonstration, or a discussion.
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FRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Michael Rex
May 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
Photos:
05/08/2026
Michael Rex, a multidimensional artist, creates biomorphic wire sculptures inspired by the fluid forms of living organisms.
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FRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Michael Rex
May 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
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FRIEDAcommunity is a not-for-profit whose mission is to foster genuine connections between people of all generations and all social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds through arts, culture, food and shared experiences.
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05/07/2026
A Forest of Colors, by Michael Rex (Ho**er) - an exhibition that invites viewers to pause, reflect and see anew.
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FRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Michael Rex
May 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
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FRIEDAcommunity is a not-for-profit whose mission is to foster genuine connections between people of all generations and all social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds through arts, culture, food and shared experiences.
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05/05/2026
SOLD
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100% of the sale proceeds of any artwork during the exhibition go to the artist. In return, we have asked that selected artists schedule time to engage with our community through a workshop, a demonstration, or a discussion.
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#88
Color: Green
Size: 55” x 14”
Material: Wire
For more information: https://friedastore.com/products/88
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FRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Michael Rex
May 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
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FRIEDAcommunity is a not-for-profit whose mission is to foster genuine connections between people of all generations and all social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds through arts, culture, food and shared experiences.
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05/02/2026
SOLD
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100% of the sale proceeds of any artwork during the exhibition go to the artist. In return, we have asked that selected artists schedule time to engage with our community through a workshop, a demonstration, or a discussion.
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Color: Turquoise
Size: 68” x 10”
Material: Wire
For more information: https://friedastore.com/products/115
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FRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Michael Rex
May 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
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FRIEDAcommunity is a not-for-profit whose mission is to foster genuine connections between people of all generations and all social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds through arts, culture, food and shared experiences.
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05/01/2026
FRIEDAcommunity - A Closer Look: Michael Rex
Titled “A Forest of Colors,” Michael Rex’s (Ho**er) first solo exhibition at FRIEDA brings together 40 biomorphic wire sculptures developed over the course of the last 12 months.
Join us today, First Friday, for the Opening Reception.
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100% of the sale proceeds of any artwork during the exhibition go to the artist. In return, we ask that any selected artist schedules time to engage with our community through a workshop, a demonstration, or a discussion.
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04/29/2026
FRIEDAexcursion:
The Whitney Biennial generates commentary, likes, dislikes... as art should.
Including deceased artists or artwork created 30 or 40 years ago raises questions.
As always, The Whitney tour guide provided valuable context and information. Discussing our visit with other group members afterward enriches the experience for everyone.
04/27/2026
FRIEDAcommunity would like to thank Mark Stephens and Tom Elwell for many hours dedicated to installing the upcoming exhibition.
FRIEDAcommunity would not be as lively and nurturing as it is without its members, volunteers, and donors.
FIRST FRIDAY, May 1
A Closer Look: Michael Rex
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
04/26/2026
five days to go...
FIRST FRIDAY, May 1
A Closer Look: Michael Rex
FRIEDAcommunity
04/18/2026
An extraordinary evening:
More than 50 people gathered at FRIEDA for an in-depth artist talk and dinner with Yassi Deylami, surrounded by her architecturally impressive, imaginative work.
Surprise bonus: the unveiling of Yassi’s sketchbook in the form of a breath-taking 50-foot scroll.
FRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look
March 6, 2026 – April 18, 2026
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
04/17/2026
The Lost Garden
2025
Materials: Charcoal and Pastel on Paper
Size: 5 x 10 Feet
FRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Yassi Deylami
March 6, 2026 – April 19, 2026
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
04/15/2026
2022
Materials: Charcoal and Pastel on Paper
Size: 5 x 8 Feet
FRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Yassi Deylami
March 6, 2026 – April 19, 2026
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
04/13/2026
Two FRIEDA excursions to the new Princeton University Art Museum. Two guided tours focused on different highlights, offering many choices from the extensive collection that connects thousands of years of art making. One gallery playfully displays Roberto Lugo’s “Orange and Black” alongside Greek Antiquity art.
Nick Cave’s gentle giant “Let me kindly introduce myself”, a mixed-media wall-relief inspired by one of the artist’s soundsuits (2008), welcomes visitors.
04/12/2026
Zarathustra
2025
Materials: Mixed Media (Charcoal, Pastel and Monotype mounted on Panel)
Size: 11” x 14”
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Through charcoal, pastel, and printmaking, Yassi allows forms and creatures to surface intuitively. What once appeared as demons reveal themselves as exiled parts seeking recognition and home. Her immersive works draw viewers into threshold spaces that house the unconscious, inviting self-reflection and vulnerability. In a digital age of surfaces and distraction, Yassi’s work offers a turn inward — toward shared human truths and the desire to feel whole.
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04/09/2026
A Closer Look: Yassi Deylami
March 6, 2026 – April 19, 2026
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
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To get to the business at Walnut Street in Philadelphia, you can take public transport by using the bus or subway and alight at the Walnut-Locust station. It is also accessible by train via the 30th Street Station and making a transfer to the subway to get off at Walnut-Locust station. If driving, parking is available within the vicinity with several parking garages and street parking options.
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FRIEDA for generations is a local business in Walnut Street, Philadelphia that offers a unique and inclusive space for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect. The Paris-trained chef, David, and the FRIEDA multigenerational kitchen team create a European-inspired menu with care and love for breakfast, brunch/lunch, or special celebrations. But FRIEDA is more than just food; it also offers enriching workshops and happenings centered in the arts, culture, and entertainment organized by FRIEDAcommunity.
What sets FRIEDA apart is its dedication to the community. In 2019, they created a Dinner Meal Plan service for people who are less mobile during winter. They also provide fair-wage jobs, group healthcare to employees, hire or engage retirees while offering their space for curated art exhibitions and installations at no cost. By spending money at FRIEDA, you help strengthen this community.
Overall, FRIEDA for generations is an excellent place to enjoy delicious food while connecting with people from different backgrounds in an inclusive environment.
