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Thank you Philadelphia Style Magazine for a beautiful article and for spreading the word about Philadelphia’s own and PAFA (The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts) graduate, female American Modernist, Peter Miller. She was indeed a free, wild, and wonderful spirit. Be sure to pick up a copy of Philadelphia Style Magazine’s 25th anniversary edition this week!!

Gratz Gallery presents a wonderful collection of abstract works by Morris Blackman, who lived and worked in Philadelphia, PA from 1930 - 2022. The full Collector's Catalog includes Blackman's expressionist, biomorphic, and geometric, small and large scale abstractions.

Gratz Gallery is excited to announce the discovery of a collection of expressionist, biomorphic, and geometric abstractions by Philadelphia painter, Morris Blackman.

Since the early summer days of 2020, Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio has been working on the conservation and restoration of an unearthed estate of over 220 paintings by American Modernist painter, Peter Miller, born Henrietta Myers (1913 - 1996). It is with great honor that we reintroduce this exciting collection of works into the American art market, accompanied by a first-ever published, fully illustrated monograph on the artist. With this effort, it will be possible to resuscitate the work of this highly talented and versatile artist, one who, at long last, should be accorded the recognition within the history of American modernism that she never sought, but has long deserved.

In 2015, the talented author Andrea Miller Theisson wrote a fabulous book on Peter Miller & her legacy, diving deep into the history and upbringing of the female, American Modernist, born Henrietta Myers in 1913. The book is a fascinating account of history and available for purchase online.

Harmon’s work reflects the love and respect he held for his subjects, as he painted expressive portraits of everyday people, colleagues, students, friends, as their authentic and true selves, bold and honest.

The week of February 12th on Fox29 Philly News, "The 215" Mike Jerrick and Breland Moore visit a woman inspired by a film to launch a career in making puppets, an art exhibit shining a light on women's empowerment, learn about Asian arts and culture, and Peter Miller is part of it!!!

From Mary Cassatt to David Lynch: Here are some famous PAFA graduates.