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Brooklyn Museum @brooklynmuseum.org · 16/05/2026
Welcome to Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses. In this exhibition, 140 haute couture creations seamlessly merge art, technology, and science—inspired by everything from coral reefs and fungi to planetary motion. 🎟️ bit.ly/IrisvanHerpe... Sponsored by American Express
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Brooklyn Museum @brooklynmuseum.org · 10/02/2026
Lay eyes on one of the only complete and gilded Books of the Dead—the world’s finest existing copy. Our curators and conservation team spent three years restoring this 21-foot papyrus, which now debuts within our gallery dedicated to ancient Egyptian funerary practices. youtu.be/MIit8NIAVlc
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Art Inside Out | Gilded Book of the Dead with Yekaterina Barbash, Josephine Jenks, and Ahmed Tarek
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Brooklyn Museum @brooklynmuseum.org · 04/02/2026
Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses is opening on May 16, 2026. Featuring 140 extraordinary haute couture creations by the visionary Dutch designer, the exhibition pairs stunning fashions with scientific artifacts and specimens, alongside contemporary artworks and a multisensory soundscape.
Iris van Herpen. Morphogenesis Dress, from the Sensory Seas collection, 2020. Laser-cut and screenprinted mesh, duchesse satin, and laser-cut Plexiglas. Collaborator: Philip Beesley. Model: Yue Han. (Photo: David Uzochukwu)Iris van Herpen. Sensory Seas Dress, from the Sensory Seas collection, 2020. PETG and glass organza. Collaborator: Shelee Carruthers. Models: Cynthia Arrebola and Yue Han. (Photo: David Uzochukwu)Iris van Herpen. Labyrinthine Kimono Dress, from the Sensory Seas collection, 2020. Glass organza, crepe, tulle, and Mylar. Model: Cynthia Arrebola. (Photo: David Uzochukwu)
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Brooklyn Museum @brooklynmuseum.org · 14/03/2025
Now Open… Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I Will Not Bend an Inch. 📏 As an Afro-Indigenous woman artist, Nancy Elizabeth Prophet pursued her practice in the face of racism and sexism. Her sculpture is unmatched in its emotional nuance and technical skill, and her story is a model of determination.
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Brooklyn Museum @brooklynmuseum.org · 12/03/2025
Now Open… Breaking the Mold: Brooklyn Museum at 200. 🏛️ Comprising three chapters that boast both longtime favorites and brand-new standouts, the exhibition brings fresh narratives to the fore while exploring the collection’s rich history and future evolution.
Installation view, Breaking the Mold: Brooklyn Museum at 200, February 28, 2025 - February 22, 2026. Brooklyn Museum. (Photo: Paula Abreu Pita)Installation view, Breaking the Mold: Brooklyn Museum at 200, February 28, 2025 - February 22, 2026. Brooklyn Museum. (Photo: Paula Abreu Pita)
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The Meteor @themeteor.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Banned books, radical rest, and fashion powerhouses—what a trifecta for #InternationalWomensDay! 🤩 Here’s a peek at some of what will be going down this Saturday for #MeetTheMoment at the @brooklynmuseum.org. Tickets: themeteor.live
A graphic with a black background featuring headshots of Diane von Furstenberg and Aurora James, as well as a heading reading "Designing the World We Deserve." At the bottom is more text reading, "Meet the Moment. March 8, 2025. Brooklyn Museum. The Meteor."A graphic with a black background featuring headshot of Tricia Hersey, as well as a heading reading "We Will Rest! An interactive session with Tricia Hersey, the Nap Ministry" At the bottom is more text reading, "Meet the Moment. March 8, 2025. Brooklyn Museum. The Meteor."A graphic with a black background featuring headshots of Emmy Rossum, Glory Edim, Stephanie Pacheco, and Jamia Wilson, as well as a heading reading "Banned Book Readings." At the bottom is more text reading, "Meet the Moment. March 8, 2025. Brooklyn Museum. The Meteor."
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Miriam Schaer @miriamschaer.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
My girdle book Ancient Armor, about Women Warriors is on view in Solid Gold, at the Brooklyn Museum, thru July 6, 2025!
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Brooklyn Museum @brooklynmuseum.org · 29/01/2025
Let’sss ssslither into the year of the snake together! 🐍
Ebrié. Snake Pendant, 19th century.
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Brooklyn Museum @brooklynmuseum.org · 27/01/2025
The Brooklyn Museum is nominated for "Best Art Museum" by @usatoday.com! 🎉 We're honored to represent New York City alongside such prestigious and beloved museums across the country in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. 🗳️ 10best.usatoday.com/awards/trave...
Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Museum, (Photo: Adrianna Glaviano, Adam O'Reilly)
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Brooklyn Museum @brooklynmuseum.org · 22/01/2025
Introducing our new advice column: Ms. Lonely Arts! ✍️ Are you nervous about a first date and need an itinerary? Maybe you’re settling into retirement and want to attend more cultural events. Maybe you’re going through heartbreak and looking for a piece of art that soothes or makes you feel seen.
Robert Brandegee. Writing to Mother, 1867/69. Watercolor. Brooklyn Museum, Charles Stewart Smith Memorial Fund, 82.134.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum). https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/109578.
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Brooklyn Museum @brooklynmuseum.org · 15/01/2025
🎤 ← is this thing on? In honor of joining Bluesky and connecting with followers (familiar and new), allow us to re-introduce ourselves…🧵 (1/8) 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE9v...
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⚫ THIS IS THE SPOT ⚫ | Brooklyn Museum
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Brooklyn Museum @brooklynmuseum.org · 03/12/2024
Thinking about what kind of personality we’ll assume on Bluesky… 🧵 Consuelo Kanaga (American, 1894–1978). Portrait of a Woman. www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollecti...
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