#andrea fraser

In February 1989, artist Andrea Fraser assumed the role of fictional docent Jane Castleton and performed a tour of the museum, including spaces traditionally overlooked, such as restrooms, the cafeteria, and shops. Fraser addresses not only the history of the institution and its collection, but also broader social and political concerns, particularly affecting the city of Philadelphia. The result is a portrait of the museum and the conventions attached to it and to the art world at large.

Watch “Museum Highlights: A Gallery Talk by Andrea Fraser” in our Contemporary art galleries.