FRIEDA for generations

FRIEDA for generations At FRIEDA, we have one driving goal: to create genuine connections between people of all generations and all social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

FRIEDA offers breakfast, brunch/lunch, a dinner meal plan + private events: https://friedaforgenerations.com

FRIEDAcommunity organizes workshops and happenings centered in the arts, culture, and entertainment: https://frieda.community We invite you to our safe and inclusive space to interact with people. Join us for breakfast, brunch/lunch, or a special celebration. Our Paris-trained chef, David,

and the FRIEDA multigenerational kitchen and baking team from neighborhoods across Philadelphia will craft for you a European-inspired menu, infused with care and love. And FRIEDA nourishes you beyond food. You are also welcome to learn and discover through our variety of enriching workshops and happenings centered in the arts, culture, and entertainment, all organized by FRIEDAcommunity. At FRIEDA, we dedicate as much attention to the diverse individuals that make up our community as we do to the dishes we serve. In 2019, we created a Dinner Meal Plan as a service to people who are less mobile, especially during winter. As neighbors, we look out for each other - whether with a meal or a chat or a chance to laugh and learn together. Whatever you spend at FRIEDA helps strengthen this community. You make it possible for FRIEDA to create fair-wage jobs, provide group healthcare to employees, hire or engage retirees, all while offering – at no cost – our space for curated art exhibitions, installations, and many FRIEDAcommunity activities. Come for a delicious and fun experience! All we ask is that you have an open mind and treat the space, our team, and each other with respect. Discover what FRIEDA can be for you!

#95Color: BlueSize: 76” x 23”Material: WireFor more information: https://friedastore.com/products/95& #118Color: BlueSi...
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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FRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Michael RexMay 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pmFRIEDA 320 Wa...
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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A Forest of Colors by Michael Rex.The show runs daily from May 2 through August 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.–
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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Full house on a rainy and blustery evening for our conversation with Michael Rex!- - Growing up in the New Zealand count...
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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#83Color: GreenSize: 106” x 22”Material: WireFor more information: https://friedastore.com/products/83-100% of the sale...
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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FRIEDA Community Supper (78th)Thank you, Hester, for a delicious evening with friends, family and FRIEDAcommunity member...
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

#90Color: RedSize: 102” x 20”Material: WireFor more information: https://friedastore.com/products/90-100% of the sale p...
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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Closed for the day, Monday, May 18 !FRIEDAcommunity will host some 80 fifth graders from Tacony Academy in Northeast Phi...
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

#121Color: PurpleSize: 111” x 18”Material: WireFor more information: https://friedastore.com/products/121-100% of the s...
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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Thank you all for coming to celebrate the opening reception of “A Closer Look: Michael Rex” at FRIEDA.The exhibition bri...
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:

Michael Rex, a multidimensional artist, creates biomorphic wire sculptures inspired by the fluid forms of living organis...
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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A Forest of Colors, by Michael Rex (Ho**er) - an exhibition that invites viewers to pause, reflect and see anew.-FRIEDAc...
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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SOLD-100% of the sale proceeds of any artwork during the exhibition go to the artist. In return, we have asked that sele...
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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SOLD-100% of the sale proceeds of any artwork during the exhibition go to the artist. In return, we have asked that sele...
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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FRIEDAcommunity - A Closer Look: Michael Rex Titled “A Forest of Colors,” Michael Rex’s (Ho**er) first solo exhibition a...
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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FRIEDAexcursion: The Whitney Biennial generates commentary, likes, dislikes... as art should.Including deceased artists ...
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.

FRIEDAcommunity would like to thank Mark Stephens and Tom Elwell for many hours dedicated to installing the upcoming exh...
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

five days to go...FIRST FRIDAY, May 1A Closer Look: Michael RexFRIEDAcommunity
04/26/2026

five days to go...

FIRST FRIDAY, May 1
A Closer Look: Michael Rex
FRIEDAcommunity

An extraordinary evening: More than 50 people gathered at FRIEDA for an in-depth artist talk and dinner with Yassi Deyla...
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

The Lost Garden2025Materials: Charcoal and Pastel on PaperSize: 5 x 10 FeetFRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Yassi Deylam...
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

2022Materials: Charcoal and Pastel on PaperSize: 5 x 8 FeetFRIEDAcommunity – A Closer Look: Yassi DeylamiMarch 6, 2026 –...
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

Two FRIEDA excursions to the new Princeton University Art Museum. Two guided tours focused on different highlights, offe...
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.

Zarathustra2025Materials: Mixed Media (Charcoal, Pastel and Monotype mounted on Panel)Size: 11” x 14”“…Through charcoal,...
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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A Closer Look: Yassi DeylamiMarch 6, 2026 – April 19, 2026Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pmFRIEDA 320 Walnut Street ...
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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