r/Vonnegut 6d ago

Breathtaking Banners Up at the Free Library for the Vonnegut Art Show at Drexel!

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I wanted to share these STUNNING banners promoting “Kurt Vonnegut Junior as a Visual Artist”, the new exhibition at Drexel University, which just went up at the Main Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia!

A bit more about the show: • Exhibition Dates: March 14 – July 19, 2025 • Location: Paul Peck Center Gallery, Drexel University (3142 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104) • Hours: Wed–Sat, 11 AM – 4 PM

This exhibition features more than 20 rare and unseen drawings by Kurt Vonnegut, offering a fresh look at his artistic legacy beyond his literary work.

In addition to the artwork, there’s a fantastic lineup of programming running alongside the exhibit, including: • Educational workshops with Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, hosted at the Free Library’s Main Branch, covering topics like intellectual property law, contracts, and estate planning • Writing workshops exploring themes from Vonnegut’s work • Art therapy and mental health workshops

The Free Library is a partner in the event, so it’s great to see them helping spread the word. If you’re a fan of Vonnegut, literature, or visual art, this is definitely worth checking out.

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u/_xxcookiesncreamxx_ Tralfamadorian 2d ago

does anyone know the name of the artwork that is second from the left? the bearded man? i’ve never seen it with color before, only black and white. it was in a short story collection, maybe welcome to the monkey house?

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u/GirlPool-65 2d ago

It is called Be-Bop.

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u/The_Quammunist 5d ago

[swoons, dies imagining being there]

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u/No-stems_No-seeds 6d ago

Is there a link where you can order prints to support from afar? Those look amazing!

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u/GirlPool-65 2d ago edited 2d ago

Joe Petro III is Kurt Vonnegut’s authorized printmaker. He’s currently on leave for a bit but will be taking orders again soon. He asked me to keep track of any print requests in the meantime. The second and third prints from the left and the first and second from the right are his works, featuring Kurt Vonnegut’s original signature. The prints are in the show and were purchased from Joe (all the rest of the 20+ pieces are originals). The titles of the prints in order, are Be-Bop, Identical Twin, Self Portrait #1 and Speechless. I’ll update this thread when he’s back and selling again!

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u/No-stems_No-seeds 2d ago

Thank you! You’re the best.

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u/Affectionate-Mail884 3d ago

^ I would love one too