Category Archives: Event

Looking for love?

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Sara Devine

I’ve been at the Brooklyn Museum for about a year-and-a-half now, which is also as long as I’ve been a resident of our fair borough. I’ve worked many places in the country—at and for different museums—and one thing that struck … Continue reading…

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It’s important to draw in the Museum

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Maya Valladares

Sculptors and painters draw constantly. Architects, botanists, designers, and many a traveling student have been known to constantly have a sketchbook in hand. But what about teachers? Dancers?  Surgeons? What about you? I spent a recent Saturday at an inter-disciplinary … Continue reading…

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Breathe In, Breathe Out – you can relax now

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Beverly Sommer

A yoga teacher once told me, “you have everything you need and more than you could possibly imagine.” As an over scheduled, stressed out, on-the-go, hyper stimulated, frazzled, crazed, sometimes angst-y urban woman, this seemed like a really funny joke. … Continue reading…

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Thursday @ 7 . . . in Yemen.

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Beverly Sommer

Filmed in Yemen, The Oath is an extraordinary portrait of Abu Jandal, former body guard to Osama bin Laden, jihadist, father, mentor, and cab driver. He’s also an engaging and intriguing character with a magnetic personality.  Dare I use the … Continue reading…

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A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Eugenie Tsai

Judging from the aphorisms “a penny saved is a penny earned” or “a penny for your thoughts,” the copper cent at one time possessed a degree of value that it has since lost, but there’s a place for those seemingly worthless … Continue reading…

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Chocolate and pastry, anyone?

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Beverly Sommer

When it comes to competition, visual artists and culinary chefs are some of the fiercest in the world. The intensity of sport, the drive for perfection, the endless refinement, and the glorious relief upon victory are as passionate as they … Continue reading…

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Some things go better together: POV and Brooklyn Museum

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Beverly Sommer

Like Coney Island and hot dogs, some things just go together. Such is the combined forces of the award winning documentary series, POV and the Brooklyn Museum’s Thursdays @ 7. The partnership started as all partnerships do, with an idea … Continue reading…

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First Saturday Photo Wrap-Up

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Eleanor Whitney

As I am busily preparing for this month’s Target First Saturday, it’s a perfect time to reflect on last month’s, when we kicked off our special exhibition Who Shot Rock and Roll with a showcase of indie bands from the … Continue reading…

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Terence Koh Performa 09

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Eugenie Tsai

Terence Koh’s Untitled, a stack of thirty-three glass cases, is a striking presence in the Contemporary galleries.  Almost every case contains an artifact that’s been painted white. Some of these date back to the artist’s childhood while others are from … Continue reading…

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Calling all photographers November 7th!

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Eleanor Whitney

I am really looking forward to November’s Target First Saturday, which takes place on November 7th and highlights our special exhibition Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present. Rock music and rock journalism are two … Continue reading…

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Common Ground 2009: A Flickr Meetup with NYPL and the Brooklyn Museum

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Shelley Bernstein

If you are a fan of the The Commons on Flickr and live in the NYC area, come to our Common Ground meetup this weekend to celebrate—we’ve got tons and tons of neato stuff to give away!  The folks from … Continue reading…

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Common Ground: Global Flickr Commons Meetup Needs Your Favs!

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Shelley Bernstein

Are you a fan of the materials being uploaded to the Flickr Commons?   Well, we are huge fans and that got a few of us wondering about a way to thank the community of people who’ve rallied around our materials … Continue reading…

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No September First Saturday, but join me on Facebook!

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Eleanor Whitney

Summer’s Target First Saturdays have been great and I’ve loved watching everyone stream into the Museum’s parking lot to dance under the stars. West Indian-American Carnival 2008 – Brooklyn, NY by David Berkowitz via Flickr. This is just a reminder … Continue reading…

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The Heat is On

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Will Cary

Here at the Brooklyn Museum, we’re never one to shy away from inter-museum competition of all sorts. I’ve blogged before about how art museums and sports have more in common than one might think, and we’ve already seen just how … Continue reading…

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How to Make an Entrance

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Nitasha Kawatra

Last Thursday we welcomed over 900 members to the opening of Yinka Shonibare MBE. The weather was perfect, the galleries were packed, and the glass Pavilion was pretty in pink, with festive tablecloths to complement the hot pink walls of … Continue reading…

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