Sometimes we encounter things at just the right moment, when we need them most, whether it’s a new idea, a different perspective, or simply a spark of the imagination that surprises you. That sense of discovery is at the heart of Arch Enemy Arts’ Spectrum group exhibition, which brings together a collection of distinct artists and work that vibrantly unfold across the gallery. Each piece possesses a unique visual identity that occupies its own space within the spectrum. This series invites us to look, linger, and truly appreciate each creative vision… and perhaps find something unexpected of our own.
“Participating artists were tasked with creating near-monochromatic pieces, each inspired by a single color from the ROYGBIV spectrum.”
Arch Enemy Arts SPECTRUM Group Show Series
Arch Enemy Arts
109 Arch Street | Philadelphia, PA 19106 USA | (215) 717-7774
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Regular Gallery Hours:
CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY
• Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am – 4pm
• Saturdays & Sundays: 11am – 5pm
Press Release
Back in 2020, amidst a prolonged quarantine and escalating anxieties, a new and exciting idea for a group show theme emerged. Seeking to counter the overwhelming melancholy, we envisioned a collection of works that would radiate vibrancy and joy. Participating artists were tasked with creating near-monochromatic pieces, each inspired by a single color from the ROYGBIV spectrum. As the finished works arrived, we skillfully and carefully arranged them on the wall, orchestrating a breathtaking crescendo of colors that spanned the full spectrum. While each piece is a standout in its own right, together they unite in a harmonious symphony and a vibrant celebration of color and creativity.
The SPECTRUM series has now been presented as six annual exhibitions since its inception in 2020.
About the Gallery
Founded in 2012, Arch Enemy Arts is an exhibition space for established and emerging artists from all over the world, actively working in the vast and imaginative movement of New Contemporary Art. Curation at Arch Enemy Arts focuses on representational drawing, painting, and sculpture with emphasis in lowbrow/pop surrealism, magical realism, and post-graffiti genres. Our programming provides access to a range of artistic expression through a variety of styles and mediums, dedicated to showcasing the strikingly unconventional, highly technical, and delightfully strange.
Celebrated within Philadelphia’s thriving arts community, Arch Enemy Arts has been named Philly’s Favorite Art Gallery in 2025 by The Philadelphia Inquirer, selected as Best of Philly™ – Best Art Gallery in Philadelphia Magazine’s 40th Anniversary issue, and voted Best Art Gallery in Philadelphia on Philly HOT LIST in 2012 and 2013.
