Opening Reception: Odili Donald Odita: Freedom is… - Saturday, May 30 at 4:00 PM at The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Center City East, PhiladelphiaCenter City East

Opening Reception: Odili Donald Odita: Freedom is…

Saturday, May 30 at 4:00 PM·4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.·Center City East·The Fabric Workshop and Museum
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Posted to Center City East on May 13, 2026

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Sat, May 30 at 4pm – 5:30pm

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The Fabric Workshop and Museum

1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Celebrate the debut ofFreedom is…, a permanent installation commissioned by ArtPhilly for Broad Street Love. This monumental new work was created by the Nigerian-American artistOdili Donald Oditaon the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This project commemorates the City of Philadelphia as the “birthplace of America” and as a sanctuary city. It takes the form of ...

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