VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
ART GALLERY
Villanova's Art Gallery houses innovative exhibitions, timeless collections pieces and unique outreach programs for the greater community. The gallery cultivates a deep sense of artistic expression by displaying works from various talented artists as well as students, faculty and staff from Villanova's esteemed art department. We strive to cultivate spaces for learning, reflection and cultural connection in support of our Augustinian Catholic heritage.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
The Unrefined Line: CoBrA's Rebellion in the Collection
On view September 8, 2025 - January 16, 2026
In 1948, a group of young European artists formed CoBrA, named for their cities of Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam. Inspired by children’s drawings, folk art and Nordic myths, CoBrA artists drew from sources unshaped by tradition. Their work was primal and inventive — it captured both the innocence of imagination and the frenzied energy of a post-war world.
In The Unrefined Line we take a closer look at a selection of the 80 plus CoBrA artworks in the ÃÛÌÒTV Art Collection. We ask how this wild and short-lived art movement made its way into our collection, and why its legacy still resonates today.
See with fresh eyes. Let go of the rules. Create boldly. Come rebel with us.
EXPLORE SOMETHING NEW
Scroll through our past exhibitions, learn more about academic programs affiliated with the arts and explore thousands of collected pieces.
SUPPORT THE GALLERY
Your generous support helps us to enrich the intellectual and cultural life of our campus and community through dynamic exhibitions, educational programs and events that inspire students, faculty and visitors alike. Your donation directly impacts our ability to provide unique opportunities for students to engage with art in new and profound ways. Be a part of the creative force that shapes the future of art at Villanova.
