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Wendell Castle (American, b. 1932). "Nirvana" Armchair, 2007. Fiberglass, 62 3/8 x 33 5/8 x 33 3/4 in. (158.4 x 85.4 x 85.7 cm). Scottsville, New York. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the artist, 2008.78
Thursday, November 12, 2009
5–9 p.m.
Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue at 67th Street, New York City
Opening Night Benefit Preview of
Be the first to view the offerings of the world’s finest exhibitors at the annual Benefit Preview of Modernism: A Century of Style and Design and Art20, combined in one show devoted to both decorative and fine arts.
5:00 p.m. Awards Reception
5:30 p.m. Brooklyn Museum/Modernism Design Awards Ceremony honoring:
Distinguished Collectors—Deedee and Barrie Wigmore
6:00 p.m. General Reception
8:30 p.m. Private Post-Modernism Dinner for Patron-level ticket holders, hosted by Jane and David Walentas in DUMBO’s iconic Clock Tower Building
Business attire is requested.
Tickets for the preview are available for purchase at the door. Proceeds support the Brooklyn Museum’s renowned decorative arts collection and Planned Parenthood.
This year's show will be on view at the Armory from Friday, November 13, through Monday, November 16. Modernism + Art20 is produced by Sanford L. Smith & Associates.
For more information, please contact the Special Events office at
(718) 501-6423 or e-mail special.events@brooklynmuseum.org.
Be the first to view the offerings of the world’s finest exhibitors at the annual Benefit Preview of Modernism: A Century of Style and Design and Art20, combined in one show devoted to both decorative and fine arts.
5:00 p.m. Awards Reception
5:30 p.m. Brooklyn Museum/Modernism Design Awards Ceremony honoring:
Distinguished Collectors—Deedee and Barrie Wigmore
Young Designer—Yves Behar
6:00 p.m. General Reception
8:30 p.m. Private Post-Modernism Dinner for Patron-level ticket holders, hosted by Jane and David Walentas in DUMBO’s iconic Clock Tower Building
Business attire is requested.
Tickets for the preview are available for purchase at the door. Proceeds support the Brooklyn Museum’s renowned decorative arts collection and Planned Parenthood.
This year's show will be on view at the Armory from Friday, November 13, through Monday, November 16. Modernism + Art20 is produced by Sanford L. Smith & Associates.
For more information, please contact the Special Events office at
(718) 501-6423 or e-mail special.events@brooklynmuseum.org.
Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum