ARCH ENEMY ARTS

Here are some really great shots of our current group show, IMAGINARY MENAGERIE VII, in all its glory. Given the season, this theme is an absolute dream for anyone who loves folklore, mythology, and all things strange and magical. Featuring 30 artists interpreting legendary monsters, spirits, and mythical beasts through their own unique styles, every piece brings something unexpected to stories behind creatures they chose. IMAGINARY MENAGERIE is on view through November 1st, and there’s still an incredible selection of original artwork available to add a little magic to your own walls.

Also, fun fact for anyone noticing the sloped floors in these photos! AEA occupies the ground-floor commercial space of a 169-year-old building that’s considered one of Philly’s best surviving examples of 19th-century cast-iron architecture. At one point, this space was home to a wholesale dye store, and we’ve been told that the floors, which slope nearly 6 inches from back to front, were actually designed that way so heavy barrels of dye could be rolled from deliveries in the back toward the front of the shop. Pretty wild, right?! The more you know! 💫

Thanks @drewsnormal for the beautiful pics.