Gallery Talk with Dan Gunn at Pentimenti

Gallery Talk with Dan Gunn at Pentimenti | Thurs. May 28, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET | Pentimenti, 145 N 2nd Street | In-person

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Please join us for a special Gallery Talk at Pentimenti. The discussion will focus on the current exhibition, Dan Gunn: American Interior, between the artist and Jennifer-Navva Millikem, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Museum for Art in Wood.

American Interior marks Dan Gunn’s first solo exhibition at Pentimenti and features intricately carved wooden “tapestries” that invite viewers to look beyond the surface. Gunn meticulously hand-cuts, carves, dyes, and paints plywood segments, which he sews together with nylon cord to evoke the appearance of hanging fabric.

This in-depth conversation, held at Pentimenti Gallery, offers an intimate look into Gunn’s creative process. Attendees will gain insight into the ideas, themes, and craftsmanship behind his work.

We hope you will join us for this special discussion on May 28th, 6 – 7:00 PM.

Gallery Talk – Pentimenti, 145 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia

About Dan Gunn

Dan Gunn is an artist, writer, and educator based in Connecticut. He received his MFA in Painting from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2007, where he is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor teaching remotely. His work engages ideas of material transformation, regional identity, and the aesthetics of craft traditions.

His work is held in the collections of the Mayo Clinic (Minneapolis), KMAC Contemporary (Louisville), TD Bank (New York), DePaul University School of Music, Fidelity Investments (Chicago), the Joyce Foundation (Chicago), and the Marciano Art Foundation (Los Angeles), among others.

About Jennifer-Navva Milliken

Jennifer-Navva Milliken is the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Museum for Art in Wood. In her role, Milliken provides strategic leadership across all areas of the institution’s mission. She is responsible for guiding the Museum’s growth, advancing its relevance within the global arts and culture landscape, and overseeing operations, development, community partnerships, and board engagement. Under her leadership, the Museum has expanded its reach and impact through groundbreaking exhibitions, public programs, and publications that champion contemporary wood art and material culture.

Questions? Please contact Katie Sorenson at katie@museumforartinwood.org