AboutPENTIMENTI opened in Old City, at the center of Philadelphia’s vibrant art and design district. In 2004, the gallery relocated just a block away to a space rich in history, having once served as a tavern and later as a foundry. This expansion not only increased the gallery's exhibition space but also enhanced its capacity to host larger exhibitions, reinforcing its role as a key supporter of contemporary art. The gallery’s white cube aesthetic allows viewers to engage with the art as the primary focus.
Pentimenti exhibits contemporary art in a wide array of mediums, by a line of established artists alongside up-and-coming talents. Through curated exhibitions, participation in prominent national and international art fairs, public programs, and outreach initiatives, the gallery cultivates a sense of community. Our program fosters a wide variety of voices, offering a platform for artists whose works challenge conventions and inspire reflection.
Over the years, Pentimenti has received critical acclaim from leading art publications such as Hyperallergic, Observer, The Art Newspaper, Artnet, Colossal, Whitehot Magazine, Artnews, Artsy Editorial, Space on Space, and more. The gallery has successfully placed artworks in private and institutional collections, such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) New York, the African American Museum in Philadelphia, the RISD Museum, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the San Antonio Museum of Art, the Rollins Museum of Art in Winter Park, FL, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), among others.
The name PENTIMENTI is the plural of pentimento, an Italian word derived from pentirsi. In art, it refers to hidden changes made by an artist beneath later layers of paint. Notable artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso, and Jamini Roy are known to have left pentimenti in their works, offering insight into their evolving thought processes and techniques.
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