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CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Showcasing Talented Women ArtistsThis month the foundation has turned the spotlight onto innovative women artists, supporting ones that are currently working while also sharing Dina's past exhibitions. Woman with Pink Parasol, 2024, Digital... -
IN CONVERSATION: MLK DAY @ 40
With Bobbi Booker & Eric Marsh Sr.EVERY DAY IS A DAY OF SERVICE~ This year on the 40th anniversary of MLK Day, we hosted an in-person discussion exploring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring worldwide influence... -
KATHLEEN STUDEBAKER: FANTASYMECHANICS
Viewing Room Exhibition Now LiveThis Viewing Room features the art of multi-media sculptor Kathleen Studebaker. She is the winner of this years’ Dina Wind Art Foundation award at the Bridgette Mayer Gallery Benefit Exhibition,... -
IN CONVERSATION: THE LIFE & LEGACY OF FRANÇOISE GILOT
Panel Discussion Now Live on YouTubeIn collaboration with the Berman Museum in Collegeville, PA, our most recent installment of the 'In Conversation' series highlighted the art and life of Françoise Gilot. Listen in as we... -
THE WIND CHALLENGE ARCHIVE NOW LIVE
In Partnership with Fleisher Art MemorialIn partnership with Fleisher Art Memorial we are proud to present The Wind Challenge Archive, an online resource of the 500+ artists who have participated in the annual juried exhibitions.... -
DINA WIND AT BRIDGETTE MAYER GALLERY
9th Benefit ExhibitionCONVERGE Bridgette Mayer Gallery June 11 - August 3, 2024 709 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Bridgette Mayer Gallery's 9th Benefit Exhibition will feature almost 300 artists from around the... -
NEVELSON X WIND
Supporting the Nevelson & Dina Wind FoundationsShop the NEVELSON x WIND collection for cool, artisan looks, all hand assembled in John's Philadelphia studio. Created by John Wind and Maria Nevelson as a love letter to John's... -
UNBOUND: THE DINA AND JERRY WIND COLLECTION
Presented by Rago/Wright AuctionsOn April 23, Rago/Wright Auctions present Unbound: The Dina & Jerry Wind Collection. The sale features many exceptional works of art that Dina and Jerry collected over their 55 year... -
IN CONVERSATION: (re)FOCUS 2024
1974 x 2024: Women Artists Then, Intersectional Artists NowRound Table Discussion Panel Saturday, March 2, 12:00 - 4:00 pm 1606 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 THEN: A city-wide arts program that occurred in Spring 1974, “FOCUS: Philadelphia... -
CBS PHILADELPHIA: NEVELSON x WIND
Learn the Story Behind the CollaborationFeatured on CBS Philadelphia, preview the exclusive NEVELSON x WIND collection. Brought to life by CBS's Ashley Harder and Matt Maiorano, learn about John Wind’s story, his jewelry collab with... -
IN CONVERSATION: FIERCE WOMEN IN DESIGN
Panel Conversation Now Live on YouTubeAs part of our Design Philadelphia 2023 event, fierce women Cimone Kind Berman of Argent Mirror, Katherine Lundberg of Studio Briquette, and Hope Velocette of Studio Velocette share a behind... -
NEVELSON x WIND
A New Limited Edition Collection of Wearable ArtWe are excited to announce NEVELSON X WIND, a new limited-edition collection of wearable art inspired by master sculptors Louise Nevelson and Dina Wind. Channeling the powerful artists, designers Maria... -
SARAH PEOPLES: THE MEANING OF EVERYTHING
Viewing Room Show Live Until December 23Philadelphia artist and Fleisher Wind Challenge recipient Sarah Peoples' works explore environment and identity. Through pastel drawings and assemblage sculptures which center post-consumer recycled materials, Peoples fuses art with activism... -
ABSTRACT DIMENSIONS: DINA WIND/JESSICA BACKHAUS
New Catalog Available for PurchaseRelive the colorful, transformative landscape of Abstract Dimensions, Bridgette Mayer Gallery's Spring 2023 exhibition. The new 56 page catalogue documents Dina's welded metal sculptures and 3-D rolled paper reliefs in... -
DINA WIND: URBAN GARDEN
New Publication of Outdoor WorksTo mark the one year anniversary of Urban Garden , last summer's solo exhibition at The Bower: Native Garden and Sculpture Park, outside of Harrisburg, PA, we are excited to... -
DINA WIND ON AVENUE OF THE ARTS
Pallet Knife Paintings Light up Broad StreetOur friend Laura Burkhardt, Executive Director of Avenue of the Arts, invited us to curate a selection of Dina's palette knife paintings for their new Broad Street offices. The canvases... -
THE DINA WIND ARCHIVE PART 2
New Viewing Room ExhibitionNow until September 15, virtually explore Dina's artistic endeavors in the early 90s. Featuring some of her most vibrant and ambitious exhibitions, the online show illustrates her journey through vintage... -
EXPLORING THE DIMENSIONS OF SCULPTURE
Teacher's Workshop at Woodmere Art MuseumJoin us Saturday April 29th from 10am to 1pm at Woodmere Art Museum for our in-person teacher's workshop, 'Exploring the Dimensions of Sculpture Through the Art of Dina Wind'. The... -
WOMEN IN PUBLIC ART
Discussion Panel by Mural ArtsOn March 22, 2023, The Dina Wind Art Foundation hosted a discussion panel featuring women muralists Rebecca Rustein, Symone Salib, and Serena Saunders. Moderated by Jane Golden, the artists spoke... -
THE EROTIC PROJECT FUNDRAISER
Exploring Art & CultureWe had an amazing, intimate evening of live music hosted by the Erotic Project. The event featured an unplugged concert from Philadelphia musicians Kingsley Ibeneche and Jasmine Cassell and shopping... -
ABSTRACT DIMENSIONS: DINA WIND/JESSICA BACKHAUS
New Exhibition at Bridgette Mayer GalleryMarch 8 - April 22, 2023 Bridgette Mayer Gallery 709 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 The gallery's Spring exhibition brings together the works of award-winning German photographer Jessica Backhaus and... -
IN STORE
Jewelry from Dina's personal collection, sold to support Foundation activitiesLooking for a thoughtful and stylish gift for Valentine's Day? Our online store is now updated with new items from Dina's jewelry collection, including the vintage bone necklace and earrings... -
DOSAGE MAGAZINE: WIND FELLOWSHIP EXHIBITION
Celebrating Dina's LegacyExcerpt from Dosage Magazine: 'From January 27 through March 4, 2023 the InLiquid Gallery will proudly host its second annual Wind Fellowship Exhibition. This exhibition is a vibrant presentation of... -
KATHRYN KELLY: INTIMATE ARCHITECTURE
Viewing Room Show Live until February 15Jewelry designer and Central Saint Martins alumni Kathryn Kelly's solo exhibition features collections inspired by prominent architectural landscapes. Combining visual references and professional knowledge from years working in the architecture... -
HOLIDAY STUDIO SALE
Small Business Saturday at the Dina Wind Art FoundationSaturday November 26, 2022 10am-4pm 1610 S. 8th St. Philadelphia, PA The Dina Wind Art Foundation is partnering with John Wind Jewelry for a Holiday-themed studio sale~ A wide range... -
ABC7 NEWS: JOHN WIND JEWELRY & DINA WIND ART FOUNDATION
The Grand Hotel CollectionFeatured on the ABC7NY news segment Localish by Toby Hershkowitz and Isabella Wojnarowicz, learn how John Wind draws inspiration for his jewelry from his mother, artist Dina Wind, through the... -
POST: PHILADELPHIA OPEN STUDIO TOURS
Visit the DWAF and John Wind StudioThe Dina Wind Art Foundation and John Wind Studio are participating in this year's POST: Philadelphia Open Studio Tours event. The program, run by The Center for Emerging Visual Artists,... -
THE ART OF DINA WIND
New Short Film Now LiveWe are proud to present, 'The Art of Dina Wind.' Narrated by Dina, the short film explores her thoughts on abstraction and creativity, accompanied by photos of her life and... -
DINA WIND: POSTCARDS, PRINTS, AND POLAROIDS
New Viewing Room ShowNow live from August 13 to October 31, explore Dina's vintage files in this first online exhibition of the Dina Wind Archive. Featuring never before seen analogue photos and ephemera... -
FOUNDATION TOUR & STUDIO FUNDRAISER
Design Philadelphia 2022October 14, 2022 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM John Wind Studio/Dina Wind Art Foundation 1610 S. 8th St. Philadelphia, 19148 On the first floor, shop John Wind jewelry in a... -
IN CONVERSATION: LOUISE NEVELSON & DINA WIND
Now Live on YouTubeOn June 11, 2022, Sculpture Magazine and the International Sculpture Center partnered with the Louise Nevelson Foundation and the Dina Wind Art Foundation to present In Conversation: Louise Nevelson &... -
INLIQUID WIND FELLOWS OPEN CALL
2022 - 2023 Wind Fellowships accepting applicationsInLiquid is inviting applications from artists under 30* for their second annual Wind Fellowship for 2022 – 2023! This Fellowship was created to serve artists at a time when many... -
DINA WIND: URBAN GARDEN
New Exhibition at The BowerIn collaboration with The Bower: Native Garden and Sculpture Park and the Bridgette Mayer Gallery, we are pleased to present Urban Garden, a solo exhibition featuring 12 of Dina Wind's... -
ELIZABETH HAMILTON: PERPETUAL GARDEN
New Viewing Room Show and Limited Edition PrintIn conjunction with artist Elizabeth Hamilton's online viewing room exhibition, a limited edition of her piece, Field I , can be purchased. These prints are exclusive to the Dina Wind... -
WIND CHALLENGE 3
2022 winners exhibition and artist panelWind Challenge 3, on view from March 26 through April 23 in Fleisher’s Dene M. Louchheim Galleries, will feature the work of Hratch Babikian, Mostafa Darwish, and Kathleen Eastwood-Riaño . A panel... -
PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Dina Wind Art Foundation / John Wind Studio named a Grand Jury Award WinnerThe Dina Wind Art Foundation / John Wind Studio has been recognized as a Grand Jury Winner in the Philadelphia Preservation Alliance's 2022 Preservation Achievement Awards. The awards are given... -
AT HOME ART STUDIO
Project guides inspired by the art of Dina WindIn July 2021, Woodmere Art Museum offered a 4-day art class for 10-12 year olds using the museum's collection of Dina Wind sculpture as a launching pad. Now, you can... -
GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE
John Wind on Dina WindOn Saturday September 25 John Wind spoke about his mother Dina and her work to the Arts Council of Monroe Township, NJ. The afternoon at Grounds For Sculpture began with... -
SCULPTURE IN THE GLEN
Art in nature~ September 29, 2021A cluster of three powerful stainless steel sculptures by Dina Wind will be included in the third edition of this popular outdoor exhibition, curated and produced by InLiquid. The venue... -
NEW FACEBOOK GROUP
Join the conversation~ August 19, 2021Join John Wind, one of Dina's two sons and President of the Dina Wind Art Foundation, in our new Facebook group. Step behind the scenes, learn more about Dina Wind's... -
VIEWING ROOM INVITATIONAL
DEBBIE LERMAN: (re)Genesis: Let Us Make Man In Our Image August 31, 2021Introducing Philadelphia artist Debbie Lerman. Her Viewing Room Show runs September 1-October 31, 2021. 'I’ve come to realize that even now, when the female gaze is claiming a much larger... -
FIRST VIEWING ROOM INVITATIONAL
Jessica Curtaz: Into the Cabinet May 1, 2021For our first Invitational Artist Exhibition, the Dina Wind Art Foundation presents Into the Cabinet , a solo show featuring the work of Jessica Curtaz. A Fleisher Wind Challenge artist... -
EXPLORING THE DIMENSIONS OF SCULPTURE
Children's art classes inspired by Dina Wind July 23, 2021In July 2021, Woodmere Art Museum offered a 4-day art class for 10-12 year olds using the museum's collection of Dina Wind sculpture as a launching pad. -
FLEISHER FROM A DISTANCE
Wind Challenge Edition April 1, 2021While Fleisher’s exhibitions are on pause, join Exhibitions Manager Gerard Silva Monday nights at 6:30pm EST for compelling conversations with past and present Wind Challenge artists. Established in 1978, the... -
CHEF DINNERS RETURN
Curated dinners to support local restauranteurs March 15, 2021With spring's arrival, we are pleased to resume our chef dinners, served on the spacious sculpture deck and open-plan interior of our South Philadelphia Headquarters. Outdoor heaters will keep guests... -
NEW ACQUISITION
University of Pennsylvania adds Dina Wind sculpture to permanent collection December 1, 2020We are pleased to announce that Dina's Birds in Group has been acquired by the University of Pennsylvania. The work is from Dina’s 1984 Nuts and Bolts Series—work defined by... -
THE BOWER
A new Pennsylvania sculpture park acquires Dina Wind work March 1, 2021The Bower is a new 36 acre Native Garden and Sculpture Park outside of Harrisburg, PA. It's mission is 'To create a naturalized landscape with curated sculpture to be a... -
INLIQUID FELLOWSHIPS
2021 Wind Fellows & Wind Young Fellows Announced February 1, 2021InLiquid and The Dina Wind Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of the Wind Fellowship & Wind Young Fellowship, awards given for artistic excellence to 10 outstanding artists working... -
INSTALLATION DAY AT GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE
NJ.Com captures the moment July 18, 2018Welding the Wind, A towering new piece at Grounds For Sculpture. Read the article here. -
MUSEUM ACQUISITION
Woodmere Art Museum selects Palette Knife paintingDina Wind's Untitled (Midnight Cityscape) c1970s will be entering the museum's permanent collection. The work is from Dina’s Palette Knife series, created under the tutelage of painter Sam Feinstein and... -
NEW DINA WIND ARRIVAL AT WOODMERE ART MUSEUM
Plow, c1981, donated by Helen and Leonard Evelev January 1, 2015The couple, based in Philadelphia and Bucks County, recently donated this iconic work of Dina’s to the Woodmere Museum of Art. The carbon steel assemblage was an outdoor focal point... -
PANEL DISCUSSION ON PUBLIC SCULPTURE
Hosted by Woodmere Art Museum October 14, 2017The City of Philadelphia and institutions across our region install sculpture outdoors in a variety of natural, urban, public, and private settings. A panel of distinguished museum directors and leaders... -
NEW PUBLICATION
Dina Wind sited in "Sam Feinstein, Group '55, and Midcentury Abstraction in Philadelphia" December 1, 2020Published on the occasion of the major exhibition at the Woodmere Art Museum. While Dina was of a younger generation, she was profoundly inspired by Feinstein. As the catalogue states:... -
ARTBLOG
Review of Dina Wind: Transformations at Bridgette Mayer Gallery February 27, 2015By Diana Loercher Pazicky February 27, 2015 The poet Stephen Spender once defined wit as “the ability to discover amusing analogies between apparently unrelated things and express them clearly.” As... -
CREATE MAGAZINE
An interview with John Wind about jewelry and Dina Wind December 1, 2017 -
PERELMAN CENTER PRODUCES CATALOGUE FOR ITS PUBLIC ART COLLECTION
Dina’s 4-part paper sculpture “Purples over Black (i-iv)” from 2006 is included. November 1, 2017The Perelman Center — a $302 million facility and the largest capital project undertaken in the history of Penn Medicine — was designed to create an ideal environment for patient-focused... -
HANGING GARDENS OF BABYLON AT URBN URBAN OUTFITTERS
Final Days December 1, 2017Dina Wind’s monumental installation Hanging Gardens of Babylon has been on view at the URBN Urban Outfitters headquarters at Philadelphia’s Navy Yard for the past two years. The work was... -
#DWINSITU PHOTO CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to Richard Bauman October 27, 2017The Dina Wind Art Foundation is excited to announce the winner of the Art In Situ #dwinsitu photo contest on Facebook and Instagram. Congratulations to Richard Bauman for capturing a... -
WOODMERE WINTER WONDERLAND
Spring & Triangle reveals itself anew with the season's first snowfall December 1, 2017Photography by Darryl Moran -
TEL AVIV MUSEUM ACQUIRES COWBOY HAT BUST
December 1, 2017We are very pleased to announce that the Tel Aviv Museum of Art (TAMA) has just accessioned Cowboy Hat Bust, 1996. It was part of Bridgette Mayer Gallery‘s “Transformations” show... -
BEHIND THE SCENES
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CELEBRATING WOMEN
Introducing a new jewelry collection by John Wind Jewelry March 8, 2018In honor of International Women’s Day John Wind jewelry introduces a new collection inspired by Dina Wind and other women of style and substance. 'My mission as a jewelry designer... -
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of Harp of David #1 March 2, 2018Grounds for Sculpture has selected Wind's Harp of David #1, 1986 for enlargement and a new home on the GFS campus in Hamilton, NJ. Fabrication is happening at the adjacent... -
HARP OF DAVID #1 UNVEILED AT GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE
Family and friends gather to toast the newest GFS landmark August 18, 2018After months of construction, the new enlargement was officially revealed at a ribbon-cutting celebration in August, 2018. Through the collaboration between the Grounds for Sculpture, The Seward Johnson Atelier and... -
RAIL PARK FUNDRAISER
Dina Wind paintings included in group exhibition with Bridgette Mayer Gallery September 7, 2018In September, 2018 Bridgette Mayer Gallery held ‘Into the Light’ a major group exhibition to fundraise for additional development of The Philly Rail Park. Two unique paintings by Dina Wind... -
FRINGE FESTIVAL
Leah Stein Dance and Relâche Ensemble with Dina Wind Sculptures September 8, 2018For 2018's Fringe Festival, the Leah Stein Dance Company has created GROUNDWORKS , two original works inspired by and responding to public sculptures by Dina Wind, and performed to music... -
PHILADELPHIA FINE ART FAIR
Dina Wind awarded 2019 Outstanding Artist Award April 4, 2019On April 4, 2019 PFAF Founder Rick Friedman presented the inaugural Philadelphia Outstanding Artist award to Dina Wind. It was accepted in her memory by her husband Jerry and son... -
IN CONVERSATION
Dina Wind's Palette Knife Paintings October 29, 2020Bridgette Mayer Gallery hosted a Zoom talk with William R. Valerio, Director and CEO of Woodmere Art Museum, John Wind, President of the Dina Wind Art Foundation, and Bridgette Mayer,... -
THE DINA WIND COLLECTION AT WOODMERE
Selections from Dina's jewelry collection on sale to benefit the Woodmere Art Museum and the Dina Wind Art FoundationDina's personal style was always an extension of her creative spirit, and she wore her jewelry with confidence. She mixed contemporary craft with fine jewelry, family heirlooms, and dramatic beaded... -
THE DINA WIND COLLECTION AT RAGO
60+ lots of standout jewelry designs were sold to benefit The Dina Wind Art FoundationTo view the Dina Wind Collection, lots 150-205 of the December 2020 jewelry auction, visit Rago Auctions
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