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Book Club

Saturday, December 5, 2015

7 pm

Photographer Harvey Stein discusses Coney Island: 40 Years, 1970–2010, which features over 200 of his photographs from the iconic beach and amusement park. Free tickets (25) at the Admissions Desk at 6 p.m.

Workshop: If We Do Not Forget Our Bodies

Saturday, April 6, 2024

7:30–9:30 pm

Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, 4th Floor

Drop into a poetry workshop led by interdisciplinary poet and thingmaker Cea (Constantine Jones) centering collective regrouping. Space is limited and first come, first served.  

Book Talk: The Moon That Turns You Back with Hala Alyan

Saturday, April 6, 2024

6–7:30 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor

Celebrate the recent release of Palestinian American poet Hala Alyan’s The Moon That Turns You Back, a collection that traces paths between Brooklyn, Beirut, and Jerusalem. Followed by a book signing.

Music: Legacy

Saturday, April 6, 2024

8–10 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Join the Brooklyn arts collective LEGACY as it presents Black and queer poetry, music, and live DJing.

Music: Jive Poetic and Rico Frederick

Saturday, April 6, 2024

7–10 pm

Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor

Vibe with poet-DJs Jive Poetic and Rico Frederick as they spin tunes in our backyard Sculpture Garden. This program is rain or shine.

Teen Talks: Arts of the Islamic World

Saturday, April 6, 2024

7:30–8:30 pm

Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Listen in as teen staff share highlights from our Arts of the Islamic World collection, with a focus on works related to literary practices and poetry.

Artist Talk: Nona Faustine

Saturday, April 6, 2024

5:30–6:30 pm

Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, 4th Floor

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Nona Faustine: White Shoes with the artist and curators.

Brooklyn Pop-Up Market

Saturday, April 6, 2024

5–9:30 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Stop by our market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items created by artisans and vendors from across Brooklyn, featuring artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more.

Hands-On Art

Saturday, April 6, 2024

5–7 pm

Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Create your own haiku inspired by Derrick Adams’s Floater 74, on view in Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.

Music: Los Aliens

Saturday, April 6, 2024

5–6:30 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Open the evening with Colombian synth band Los Aliens, which will play a selection of songs from their debut album, Odd Subjects

Brooklyn Pop-Up Market at the Brooklyn Museum, 2022. (Photo: Andrew Robertson)

Brooklyn Pop-Up Market

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10:30 am–5:30 pm

Iris Cantor Plaza, 1st Floor

Stop by our market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from local artisans. This weekly event features more than 20 vendors offering artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more.

This event is free and takes place outdoors (rain location: Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor).

Art History Happy Hour: In the Now

Thursday, May 30, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion and Lobby, 1st Floor


Our season of Art History Happy Hour continues with an evening of lighthearted and informative lectures celebrating In the Now: Gender and Nation in Europe, Selections from the Sir Mark Fehrs Haukohl Photography Collection. Look at and learn about works by nearly 50 women artists who are resisting traditional ideas of gender and nationality, as well as of photography itself. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Tickets are $30 and include one specialty drink and after-hours admission to In the Now. Additional beverages are available for purchase. Member tickets are $18. Not a Member? Join today!

Leaders of Bed-Stuy Clothes Swap

Waste No More: Brooklyn Museum Clothing Swap

Saturday, April 20, 2024

11 am–2 pm

Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor (rain location: Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor)


Clean out your closet and refresh your wardrobe for summer with us and Bed-Stuy Clothes Swap! Through this inclusive and eco-conscious clothing swap celebrating Earth Day, we can make a positive impact on the planet while embracing community, style, and sustainability.

Bring your new or gently used clothes, accessories, and shoes for all seasons and participate in our vibrant exchange. You can contribute and take home up to 10 items, but if you have more to share, rest assured they will be lovingly donated to those in need. While our collection predominantly features feminine-presenting apparel, we’re actively working to diversify our offerings. Your participation can help us achieve this goal!

Free; registration is encouraged. 

For access needs, such as ASL interpretation, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org

Paul McCartney. John Lennon. Paris, January 1964. Pigmented inkjet print. © 1964 Paul McCartney under exclusive license to MPL Archive LLP

Member Evening Hours: Eyes of the Storm

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Sunday, August 4, 2024

6–8 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor


Members: Join us for exclusive after-hours viewing of Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm

Free for Members; registration is required. Tickets are timed every 30 minutes. Standard Membership admission benefits apply. Not a Member? Join today! To upgrade your Membership and invite additional guests, call 718.501.6326.

Questions? Email membership@brooklynmuseum.org or call 718.501.6326.

Participants in a family program at the Brooklyn Museum. (Photo: Elena Olivo)

Art Explorers (Ages 4–6): Spring Fling Printmaking

Sunday, April 28, 2024

11 am–12:30 pm

Education Studio, 1st Floor


Spring has sprung! Celebrate all the seasons in Utagawa Hiroshige’s famous prints and learn family-friendly printmaking techniques in this workshop for ages 4–6 with adult companions. We’ll start by strolling through Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). Then, we’ll head to the studio to create nature-inspired stamps and experiment with making prints and paper. 

Tickets are $32 and include Museum general admission. Member tickets are $28.80. Not a Member? Join today!

To learn more about our family programs, sign up for our newsletter. Questions? Email us at youth.family@brooklynmuseum.org.

Participants in a family program at the Brooklyn Museum. (Photo: Elena Olivo)

Art Explorers (Ages 2–3): Spring Fling Printmaking

Sunday, April 21, 2024

11 am–12:30 pm

Education Studio, 1st Floor


Spring has sprung! Celebrate all the seasons in Utagawa Hiroshige’s famous prints and learn family-friendly printmaking techniques in this workshop for ages 2–3 with adult companions. We’ll start by strolling through Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). Then, we’ll head to the studio to create nature-inspired stamps and experiment with making prints and paper. 

Tickets are $32 and include Museum general admission. Member tickets are $28.80. Not a Member? Join today!

To learn more about our family programs, sign up for our newsletter. Questions? Email us at youth.family@brooklynmuseum.org.

Derrick Adams. Floater 74, 2018. Acrylic paint, pencil, fabric collage on paper. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. © 2023 Derrick Adams Studio. (Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com)

Stroller Tours: Giants

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

10–11:15 am

Great Hall, 1st Floor


Enjoy an interactive, stroller-friendly tour of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. Designed for children up to 24 months old and their caregivers, this baby-friendly program features touchable objects, songs, exploration of artworks on view, and an opportunity to connect with other adults. Breastfeeding is welcome. Single strollers only, please.

Tickets are $32 (per family; 1 adult, 1 child) and include Museum general admission. Additional adults are $16. Member tickets are $28.80. Not a Member? Join today!

To learn more about our family programs, sign up for our newsletter. Questions? Email us at youth.family@brooklynmuseum.org.

Participants discuss works of art in the galleries. (Photo: Christina Marinelli)

Russian-Language Gallery Tours

Sunday, April 14, 2024
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1–2 pm

Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Join one of our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art, for a free Russian-language tour exploring our collection in depth.

Free with Museum admission.

Jamel Shabazz. Breezy Boy Breakers, Midtown, Manhattan, NYC, 2011. Chromogenic print. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. © Jamel Shabazz. (Photo: Glenn Steigelman)

Pop-Up Talks: Giants

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2–3 pm

Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor

Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys are icons, and so are the works in their world-class collection. Learn about highlights of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys during free, short talks led by our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art. Conversations are repeated every 15 minutes. 

Free with Museum admission.

Visita a la galería: Algunas de nuestras piezas favoritas

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1–2 pm

Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Conoce sobre las obras de arte del Museo en estas charlas gratuitas dirigidas por nuestros Guías A.R.T. Gratis con entrada al Museo

Learn about artworks throughout the Museum during free, short talks led by our A.R.T. Guides. Free with Museum admission.

Participants discuss works of art in the galleries. (Photo: Christina Marinelli)

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3–4 pm

Check at Admissions for Locations

Maximize your time at the Museum! Join a free, short talk to learn about works throughout the Museum with one of our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art. Conversations are repeated every 15 minutes. 

Free with Museum admission.

Participants discuss works of art in the galleries. (Photo: Christina Marinelli)

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Check at Admissions for Locations

Maximize your time at the Museum! Join a free, short talk to learn about works throughout the Museum with one of our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art. Conversations are repeated every 15 minutes. 

Free with Museum admission.

Participants discuss works of art in the galleries. (Photo: Christina Marinelli)

Gallery Tours: A Few of Our Favorite Things

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1–2 pm

Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Discover your new favorite artworks in an immersive tour of the Brooklyn Museum. Join one of our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art and the conversations it encourages, for a free tour through our galleries. The guide will share a few of their own favorite works, and together you’ll explore what makes the Museum unique. 

Free with Museum admission.

Art in the Adult Education and STEAM Literacy Classroom, April 2023. (Photo: Danny Perez)

Pop-Up Talks: Art, Literacy, and the Environment

Saturday, May 18, 2024

1–2:30 pm

Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor

Listen to pop-up talks and view zines by adult literacy students, who will share reflections on art, the environment, and our changing city. This special gallery experience showcases the creativity of adult basic education and high school equivalency students enrolled in classes at Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, Project Reach Youth. 

In the weeks leading up to this event, the participants discussed works in our collections and exhibitions, including Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), and responded to these discussions by creating zines. 

The Brooklyn Museum’s art-making partnerships for adult literacy students grew out of a 2021 collaboration with ESOL teacher Caryn T. Davis. 

Free with Museum admission.

Participants in an art-making workshop at the Brooklyn Museum. (Photo: Christina Marinelli)

Workshop: Art-Making with Adult Literacy Students

Friday, May 17, 2024

11 am–1 pm

Education Studios, 1st Floor


Infuse your adult literacy classroom with art-making to support your students’ learning. During this hands-on workshop, connect with fellow instructors and administrators of adult literacy programs, and explore how art-making can enhance learning. This session is open to instructors and administrators of adult literacy programs in New York City, including English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), adult basic education, and high school equivalency classes.

Free; registration is required. Offered in partnership with the Literacy Assistance Center.

Art in the Adult Education and STEAM Literacy Classroom, April 2023. (Photo: Danny Perez)

Pop-Up Talks: Art, Literacy, and Our Changing Communities

Saturday, May 4, 2024

12–1:30 pm

Schapiro Wing and American Art Galleries, 5th Floor

Listen in as adult ESOL students share reflections on art and change in their communities, presenting their own artworks inspired by those on view in the Museum. This special gallery experience showcases the creativity of students enrolled in the CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC). 

In the weeks leading up to this event, the participants discussed works in our collections and exhibitions, including Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) and 200 Years of Learning and Creativity with American Art, and responded by creating their own pieces.

The Brooklyn Museum’s art-making partnerships for adult literacy students at the Brooklyn Museum grew out of a 2021 collaboration with ESOL teacher Caryn T. Davis. Art supplies for this project were provided by Materials for the Arts. Books were donated by Austin Book Shop.

Free with Museum admission.

Utagawa Hiroshige. Night View of Saruwaka-machi (Saruwaka-machi yoru no kei), no. 90 from 100 Famous Views of Edo, 9th month of 1856. Woodblock print. Brooklyn Museum; Gift of Anna Ferris, 30.1478.90. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Art History Happy Hour: 100 Famous Views of Edo

Thursday, April 11, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion and Lobby, 1st Floor


Our season of Art History Happy Hour continues with an evening of lighthearted and informative lectures celebrating Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Tickets are $30 and include one specialty drink and after-hours admission to Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). Additional beverages are available for purchase. Member tickets are $18. Not a Member? Join today!

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra. (Photo: Souls in Focus)

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra: At the Movies

Sunday, April 21, 2024

2–4 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor


Relive big-screen musical moments as the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra celebrates the movies. Under the baton of Felipe Tristán, our orchestra in residence presents the fourth concert of its 50th anniversary season, featuring beloved scores from films including Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Aladdin, and Toy Story

Advance tickets are available through the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra at $15 for ages 65+ and Museum Members and $20 for non-Members; same-day tickets are $25 at the door. Free for ages 16 and under. 

Cartonnage of Nespanetjerenpare, circa 945–718 B.C.E. Cartonnage, pigment, glass, lapis lazuli. Brooklyn Museum; Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 35.1265.

Family Activity: Fun and Feedback

Sunday, March 24, 2024

11:30 am–1 pm

Meet in Rubin Pavillion, 1st Floor


Families with neurodivergent children ages 8–20 are invited to try out and offer feedback on a newly developed family-looking activity. We’ll test an activity sheet with specially designed activities in one or more galleries. Every family that participates and answers a few reflective questions will receive a small gift of appreciation.

Free; registration is required. 

Questions? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Major support is provided by

Art-making at the Brooklyn Museum. (Photo: Faviola Lopez-Romani)

Member Tours: Family-Friendly Highlights

Saturday, March 9, 2024
Saturday, March 23, 2024

10–11 am

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion and Lobby, 1st Floor


Members: Join us for a special family tour of Brooklyn Museum highlights. Led by an expert guide, this adventure has been thoughtfully crafted with children and families in mind. We’ll discuss artworks and their significance, and explore how our younger members can relate these concepts to their everyday lives. 

While we warmly welcome all ages, these tours are best suited for ages 4+. We’ll walk through four floors of the Museum (strollers welcome). 

Free for Members; registration is required.

Wine Jar with Fish and Aquatic Plants, 14th century. Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration. Brooklyn Museum, The William E. Hutchins Collection, Bequest of Augustus S. Hutchins, 52.87.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Curator Talk: Collecting Ceramic and Stone—Sold Out

Saturday, April 13, 2024

2–4 pm

Arts of Asia and the Islamic World, 2nd Floor


This program is sold out. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the process of exhibiting, honoring, and preserving historical art at the Brooklyn Museum. In celebration of the International Day of Provenance Research, Coordinator of Provenance Meghan Bill leads an intimate walk-through, focusing on works of ceramic and stone sculpture in the Arts of Asia and Arts of the Islamic World Galleries. 

Free with Museum admission; registration is required. 

For access needs, such as ASL interpretation, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Kristen Lovell, Stefanie and Elizabeth Rivera in The Stroll (Kristen Lovell and Zackary Drucker, 2023, 84 min.). (Photo: courtesy of HBO)

Film: The Stroll, Atlantic is a Sea of Bones, and MnM

Thursday, March 28, 2024

7–9:30 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor


Celebrate International Trans Day of Visibility by watching The Stroll and two short films by members of Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BTFA). The Stroll (Kristen Lovell and Zackary Drucker, 2023, 84 min.) documents trans history in New York City’s Meatpacking District during the 1980s and ’90s. Told from the perspective of trans sex workers who lived and worked in the area, the film recounts the violence, policing, and gentrification that led to a movement for transgender rights. 

Atlantic is a Sea of Bones (Tourmaline, 2017, 7 min.), titled after a Lucille Clifton poem, follows NYC-based performer Egyptt LaBejia from the 1980s to the  2000s. MnM (Twiggy Pucci Garcon, 2023, 15 min.) is an exuberant portrait of chosen sisters Mermaid and Milan, two emerging runway divas in the drag ballroom community. Celebrating their joy, siblinghood, and unapologetic personas, the film explores the power and beauty of being nonbinary in a community that prizes gender “realness.” 

After the films, stick around for a conversation among directors and stars of the films. This program is made possible through collaboration with Jordyn Jay, Founder and Executive Director of BTFA.

Register in advance and pay as you wish (suggested admission: $10). Your contribution supports our dynamic public programs. Member tickets are free. Not a Member? Join today!

For access needs, such as ASL interpretation, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Toyin Ojih Odutola. Paris Apartment, 2016–17. Charcoal, pastel, pencil on paper. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. © Toyin Ojih Odutola. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. (Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com)

Art History Happy Hour: Giants

Thursday, March 21, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion and Lobby, 1st Floor


Our season of Art History Happy Hour continues with an evening of lighthearted and informative lectures celebrating Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. Hear from Curator Kimberli Gant and Curatorial Assistant Indira Abiskaroon, as well as artist Qualeasha Wood, whose work is featured in the exhibition. Enjoy a specialty drink by Marquis Williams of the Brooklyn-based wine club Highly Recommended. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Tickets are $30 and include one specialty drink and after-hours admission to Giants. Additional beverages are available for purchase. Member tickets are $18. Not a Member? Join today!

Nick Cave. Soundsuit, 2016. Mixed media. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. © Nick Cave. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. (Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com)

Educator Workshop: Social Critique through Black Imagery

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024

April 16: 7–8 pm | April 18: 4:30–6:30 pm

April 16: Online | April 18: Education Studios


In this two-part workshop for educators, presented in partnership with Art21, explore artworks that critique racial injustice.

In the first session, held online, Art21 hosts a virtual workshop where attendees are asked to consider the work of contemporary artists—such as Hank Willis Thomas, Nick Cave, and Miranda July—who critique the criminal justice system in the United States.

In the second session, held at Brooklyn Museum, tour Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, head to the studio to create your own piece that inspires a call to action. Plus, gather strategies and resources from Brooklyn Museum and Art21 educators to help students engage with this theme.

Free; registration for the virtual workshop is available through Art21. Registration for the second session is available through Brooklyn Museum and is required.

Silvia Rosi (born Italy 1992). Self-Portrait as My Father, 2019. Inkjet print, 35 1/16 × 35 3/16 in. (89.1 × 89.4 cm). The Sir Mark Fehrs Haukohl Collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Brooklyn Museum, purchased with funds provided by the Ralph M. Parsons Fund, 2022.50.1. © Silvia Rosi. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

LGBTQ+ Teen Night

Friday, June 7, 2024

5–7:30 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor; Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor


Teens: celebrate art, activism, identity, and allyship in our 11th annual LGBTQ+ Teen Night! Created by and for teens, the evening will be full of art-making, performances, and much more. 

Free; registration is encouraged. Open to all LGBTQ+ teens and their allies ages 14–19. Follow #bkmteens on Instagram and Facebook for more details. 

LGBTQ+ Teen Night is organized by InterseXtions, our paid LGBTQ+ teen internship in queer art history and community programming.

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra, 2019. (Photo: Kolin Mendez)

Pop-Up Performance: Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, March 17, 2024

2–4 pm

Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

Drop by to hear music selections performed by members of the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra, the Museum’s orchestra in residence. 

Free with Museum admission.

Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858). Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Suijin no mori Massaki), no. 35 from 100 Famous Views of Edo, 8th month of 1856. Woodblock print, 14 3/16 × 9 1/4 in. (36 × 23.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum; Gift of Anna Ferris, 30.1478.35. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Educator Workshop: Picturing Green Space

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Thursday, May 2, 2024

4:30–7:30 pm

April 11: Brooklyn Museum, Education Studios, 1st Floor; May 2: Brooklyn Botanic Garden


Educators: join us for a two-part professional development workshop hosted with Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Explore the design, history, and cultural significance of urban green spaces—from 19th-century Tokyo to present-day Brooklyn—and develop strategies for helping students cultivate meaningful connections with nature. 

In the first session, held at the Brooklyn Museum, consider the importance of public parks and other green spaces within urban environments. Visit Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) and hear from Joan Cummins, Senior Curator of Asian Art, about Hiroshige’s depictions of nature in 19th-century Tokyo (then called Edo). Then, through group discussion and independent exploration, analyze how artists reflect on the role of nature in their communities. 

In the second session, held at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, gain tools for looking more closely at the natural world and discuss gardens’ unique role in city life. Tour the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, learn about its design, and try hands-on activities to observe and document the landscape and flora. Then, stroll through the Cherry Esplanade and consider the history and symbolism of cherry blossoms. 

Registration is $20 and includes both sessions. Financial assistance is available; email teacher.services@brooklynmuseum.org to learn more. 

Kwame Brathwaite. Untitled (Model Who Embraced Natural Hairstyles at AJASS Photoshoot), circa 1970, printed 2018. Pigmented inkjet print. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. © Kwame Brathwaite. (Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com)

Black is Beautiful: A Portrait Workshop with Evocation Studio

Saturday, March 9, 2024

12–3 pm

Museum Shop, 1st Floor


Get inspired by Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys and the legacy of photographer and activist Kwame Brathwaite in this portrait film photography workshop. Explore the impact of the Black is Beautiful movement by learning about Brathwaite’s style and by working with models who express the expansiveness of Black identity. Plus, engage with other local creatives and have your developed photos featured on the Brooklyn Museum’s socials! 

The workshop is led by Evocation Studio, a dynamic production company that specializes in crafting captivating brand stories and producing visual content for small businesses. Please bring your own 35 mm film or 120 mm camera. Backdrops, models, and lighting equipment are included. 

Tickets are $55 and include admission to Giants. Member tickets are $45. Not a Member? Join today!

If the ticket cost is prohibitive, reach out to learning.socialimpact@brooklynmuseum.org. Discounted registration is available on a limited and first-come, first-served basis. 

For access needs, such as ASL interpretation, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Visitors at Pints and Prints, 2023. (Photo: Kolin Mendez)

Pints and Prints: Hiroshige and Murakami

Thursday, July 18, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor


Grab a brew and create your own art prints inspired by Japanese woodblock-printing techniques, exemplified in Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami).

Tickets are $35 and include after-hours admission to Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), a complimentary drink, and a Brooklyn Museum tote. Art materials are provided. Member tickets are $20. Not a Member? Join today!

Visitors at Drag and Draw, 2023. (Photo: Kolin Mendez)

Drag and Draw

Thursday, June 13, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor


Sip and sketch at the Brooklyn Museum this summer! Drink and Draw—this month, Drag and Draw—is open to all levels and accompanied by a refreshing beverage and musical vibes by a local DJ.

Celebrating the arts of drawing and drag in honor of Brooklyn Pride, the June installment features models from Yas Mama, Brooklyn’s favorite night of Latinx drag. Experiment with colorful materials in this casual class led by a teaching artist. While you draw, enjoy music and shows by some of NYC’s best drag performers, hosted by Chata, mother of the House of Bushwig.

Tickets are $35 and include after-hours admission to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, a complimentary drink, and a Brooklyn Museum tote. Art materials are provided. Member tickets are $20. Not a Member? Join today!

Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children, 2022. © Do Ho Suh. Courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul, and London. (Photo: Prudence Cuming Associates, London)

Artland: Artcycling Workshops

Saturday, April 13, 2024
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Thursday, April 25, 2024

1–3 pm

Education Gallery, 1st Floor

Recycling is important—even in fantastical ecosystems! Take a trip to Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children and learn how to use alternative materials, such as plastic bottles and cups, to add to this colorful world. These free, drop-in workshops are for all ages.

Prefer to freestyle? Join us for drop-in art-making sessions where you can create whatever you like. See all upcoming Artland programs.

Free with Museum admission. Parents and guardians must remain with their children during the program.

Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children, 2022. © Do Ho Suh. Courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul, and London. (Photo: Prudence Cuming Associates, London)

Artland: Character Design Workshops

Saturday, March 9, 2024
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Saturday, March 30, 2024

1–3 pm

Education Gallery, 1st Floor

Take a trip to Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children and meet the creatures that live in this world of color and clay. Discover the Slimes, Blobbugs, and other species that inhabit Artland, and learn how to create these fantastical characters. These free, drop-in workshops are for all ages.

Prefer to freestyle? Join us for drop-in art-making sessions where you can create whatever you like. See all upcoming Artland programs.

Free with Museum admission. Parents and guardians must remain with their children during the program.

Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children, 2022. © Do Ho Suh. Courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul, and London. (Photo: Prudence Cuming Associates, London)

Artland: Drop-in Art-Making

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Friday, February 23, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Friday, April 26, 2024

11 am–4 pm

Education Gallery, 1st Floor

Take a trip to Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children and add to this colorful world. During drop-in art-making hours, you are welcome to imagine, create, and contribute your own figures and structures. 

Also join us for special drop-in workshops where we’ll focus on specific aspects of this fantastical ecosystem. See all upcoming Artland programs.

Free with Museum admission. Parents and guardians must remain with their children during the program.

Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children, 2022. © Do Ho Suh. Courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul, and London. (Photo: Prudence Cuming Associates, London)

Artland: Drop-in Art-Making

Saturday, February 10, 2024
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Sunday, May 5, 2024

12–4 pm

Education Gallery, 1st Floor

Take a trip to Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children and add to this colorful world. During drop-in art-making hours, you are welcome to imagine, create, and contribute your own figures and structures. 

Also join us for special drop-in workshops where we’ll focus on specific aspects of this fantastical ecosystem. See all upcoming Artland programs.

Free with Museum admission. Parents and guardians must remain with their children during the program. Drop-in art-making is not held on the first Saturday of every month.

Aubrey Nolan. Jimbo Stargazing, 2022. (Photo: Courtesy of Brooklyn Conservatory of Music)

Family Concerts: Five Magical Tales

Saturday, March 23, 2024

1–2:15 pm and 3:30–4:45 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor


Bring children ages four and up to afternoon performances by the Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra, led by music director Dorothy Savitch. Titled Five Magical Tales, this concert features music from the fantasy film My Neighbor Totoro (Hayao Miyazaki, 1988) and family-favorite pieces by Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Manuel de Falla. Both shows will be narrated by actor and singer Uton Onyejekwe. 

Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for ages 18 and under, and include Museum admission. Members receive 20% off adult tickets. To receive the Member registration link, email membership@brooklynmuseum.org with your full name and Member ID. Not a Member? Join today!

Visitors at Pints and Prints, 2023. (Photo: Kolin Mendez)

Pints and Prints: Copy Machine Manifestos

Friday, March 8, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor


Grab a brew and create your own art prints inspired by Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines. Teaching artist Sam Kelly leads a class centered on printmaking, a practice essential to DIY zines and art books. Plus, enjoy tunes from 8-Ball Community's DJ Shiver. 

This exhibition contains graphic content and language. Viewer discretion is advised.

Tickets are $35 and include after-hours admission to Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines, a complimentary drink, and a Brooklyn Museum tote. Art materials are provided. Member tickets are $20. Not a Member? Join today!

Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858). Minowa, Kanasugi, Mikawashima (Minowa Kanasugi Mikawashima), no. 102 from 100 Famous Views of Edo, 5th month of 1857. Woodblock print, 14 3/16 × 9 1/4 in. (36 × 23.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum; Gift of Anna Ferris, 30.1478.102. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

ASL Tour: Hiroshige

Saturday, May 18, 2024

2–3:30 pm

Meet in Rubin Pavillion, 1st Floor


Visitors from the D/deaf community are invited to experience Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) in an American Sign Language (ASL) tour led by a Deaf teaching artist. After a brief meet-and-greet, immerse yourself in mid-nineteenth-century Edo (today’s Tokyo). Experience the vibrant city’s beauty and hotspots through the eyes of ordinary people in Hiroshige’s prints. 

Free; registration is required. 

This tour is designed for the d/Deaf community in ASL only, without voice interpretation. Email access@brooklynmuseum.org for information about tours for ASL students at level 3 or above.

Questions? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Major support is provided by

Kwame Brathwaite. Untitled (Model Who Embraced Natural Hairstyles at AJASS Photoshoot), circa 1970, printed 2018. Pigmented inkjet print. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. © Kwame Brathwaite. (Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com)

ASL Tour: Giants SOLD OUT

Saturday, March 16, 2024

11 am–1 pm

Meet in Rubin Pavillion, 1st Floor


This program is sold out. Visitors from the D/deaf community are invited to experience Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys in an American Sign Language (ASL) tour led by a Deaf teaching artist. After a brief meet-and-greet, discover works by art-world giants from around the globe that both critique and celebrate our culture. 

Free; registration is required. 

This tour is designed for the d/Deaf community in ASL only, without voice interpretation. Email access@brooklynmuseum.org for information about tours for ASL students at level 3 or above.

Questions? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Major support is provided by

Visitors at Pints and Prints, 2023. (Photo: Kolin Mendez)

Drink and Draw: Ancient Egyptian Art

Thursday, August 15, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor


Sip and sketch at the Brooklyn Museum this summer! Drink and Draw is open to all levels and accompanied by a refreshing beverage and musical vibes by a local DJ. 

In August, get inspired by figures, sculptures, and pottery in our ancient Egyptian art collection. Then, sketch from live models and experiment with materials in a casual class led by a teaching artist. Plus, enjoy tunes from a local DJ.

Tickets are $35 and include after-hours admission to the Egyptian Galleries, a complimentary drink, and a Brooklyn Museum tote. Art materials are provided. Member tickets are $20. Not a Member? Join today!

Families create art at a Bring the Cool Family Festival at the Brooklyn Museum. (Photo: Stella Magliore)

Bring the Cool Family Festival

Sunday, February 25, 2024

12–4 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor


Join Cool Culture and the Brooklyn Museum for an afternoon of free art activities for the whole family! We welcome families with young children to an afternoon of joy and creativity that will showcase the power of art to build community, assist in our personal healing, honor our ancestral practices, and highlight the diverse cultures that make up New York City. All activities encourage caregivers, families, and children to see themselves as the artists, storytellers, creators, and curators that they are. 

Inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, get ready for:

Free; registration is encouraged. Your RSVP helps us plan for a welcoming afternoon.

2024 Brooklyn Artists Ball After Party

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

9 pm–midnight

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion and Lobby, 1st Floor


The Brooklyn Artists Ball After Party is one of Brooklyn’s hottest parties! This not-to-be-missed fundraising event is hosted by the Brooklyn Museum’s Young Leadership Council and features a DJ set by Swizz Beatz, cocktails, after-hours gallery access, and artist-led activations.

The Brooklyn Museum exists to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Your support of this event is a vote of confidence in our mission.

Cocktail attire

Access to the After Party is included with all Brooklyn Artists Ball dinner tickets and tables. For more information, contact us at brooklynartistsball@brooklynmuseum.org.

After Party tickets are now on sale to the general public. Members, log into your account to enjoy an exclusive discount.

All After Party tickets are nonrefundable. Must be 21+ to attend. For access needs, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Young Leadership Council Host Committee
Rahel Ayalew
Nigel H. Lewis, Co-Chair
Charmaine and Roman Mendoza
Sophie Olympia Riese, Co-Chair
Jamie N. Williams

List as of March 1, 2024
 

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#bkartistsball

Sunday Art: Lunar New Year, 2022. (Photo: Elena Olivo)

Weekend Art: Sunday Art Hang

Sunday, May 26, 2024

2–4 pm

Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

What will we explore?
March 10: KAWS, Along the Way, Pavilion, 1st Floor
March 17: Brooklyn Abstraction: Four Artists, Four Walls, Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor
April 21: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor
May 12: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), 5th Floor
May 19: Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
May 26: Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Sunday Art: Lunar New Year, 2022. (Photo: Elena Olivo)

Weekend Art: Sunday Art Hang

Sunday, May 19, 2024

2–4 pm

Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

What will we explore?
March 10: KAWS, Along the Way, Pavilion, 1st Floor
March 17: Brooklyn Abstraction: Four Artists, Four Walls, Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor
April 21: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor
May 12: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), 5th Floor
May 19: Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
May 26: Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Sunday Art: Lunar New Year, 2022. (Photo: Elena Olivo)

Weekend Art: Sunday Art Hang

Sunday, May 12, 2024

2–4 pm

Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

What will we explore?
March 10: KAWS, Along the Way, Pavilion, 1st Floor
March 17: Brooklyn Abstraction: Four Artists, Four Walls, Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor
April 21: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor
May 12: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), 5th Floor
May 19: Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
May 26: Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Sunday Art: Lunar New Year, 2022. (Photo: Elena Olivo)

Weekend Art: Sunday Art Hang

Sunday, April 21, 2024

2–4 pm

Arts of Japan, 2nd Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

What will we explore?
March 10: KAWS, Along the Way, Pavilion, 1st Floor
March 17: Brooklyn Abstraction: Four Artists, Four Walls, Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor
April 21: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor
May 12: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), 5th Floor
May 19: Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
May 26: Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Sunday Art: Lunar New Year, 2022. (Photo: Elena Olivo)

Weekend Art: Sunday Art Hang

Sunday, March 24, 2024

2–4 pm

Arts of Korea Galleries, 2nd Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

What will we explore?
March 10: KAWS, Along the Way, Pavilion, 1st Floor
March 17: Brooklyn Abstraction: Four Artists, Four Walls, Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor
April 21: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor
May 12: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), 5th Floor
May 19: Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
May 26: Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra. (Photo: Kolin Mendez)

Weekend Art: Sunday Art Hang

Sunday, March 17, 2024

2–4 pm

Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

The March 17 program is held in conjunction with Pop-Up Performance: Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra

What will we explore?
March 10: KAWS, Along the Way, Pavilion, 1st Floor
March 17: Brooklyn Abstraction: Four Artists, Four Walls, Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor
April 21: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor
May 12: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), 5th Floor
May 19: Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
May 26: Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Sunday Art: Lunar New Year, 2022. (Photo: Elena Olivo)

Weekend Art: Sunday Art Hang

Sunday, March 10, 2024

2–4 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

What will we explore?
March 10: KAWS, Along the Way, Pavilion, 1st Floor
March 17: Brooklyn Abstraction: Four Artists, Four Walls, Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor
April 21: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor
May 12: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), 5th Floor
May 19: Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
May 26: Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Plants to the People, 2022. (Photo: Jhomalys Moran)

Collective Rage for Collective Liberation: Indya Moore, Amanda Seales, and Céline Semaan

Saturday, April 20, 2024

2–4 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor, and Iris Cantor Plaza

 

In honor of Earth Day, join Indya Moore, Amanda Seales, and Céline Semaan for a conversation that will expand on the concept of climate rage—a cousin of climate grief, or the experience of anxiety and mourning over ecological loss. Together, they discuss how anger can be alchemized into action within the climate justice movement, as well as intertwining struggles for liberation. The conversation begins with a performance by musician Mona Miari and a breathing exercise led by Jenn Tardif, meditation teacher and founder of 3rd Ritual. 

Moore is an actor, writer, and activist, whose recent work includes raising mutual aid for marginalized communities during the Covid-19 pandemic, founding Trans Santa, and participating in Jane Fonda’s “Fire Drill Fridays.” Seales is a comedian, actor, and producer who takes on serious topics, such as racism, rape culture, and police brutality through “edu-tainment” media. Semaan is cofounder and CEO of Slow Factory, a nonprofit working at the intersection of climate justice and human rights, using media justice, the arts, regenerative system design, and science and technology to address and redesign systems of oppression. 

Afterward, head to the Plaza for a teach-in and distribution of free plants with Herban Cura, a collective that shares knowledge of plants and herbal remedies to build community resilience as part of its Plants to the People campaign.

Free; registration is required. Seating is first come, first served. 

This program will include ASL interpretation. For access needs, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

LTTR (Ginger Brooks Takahashi, K8 Hardy, Every Ocean Hughes, Ulrike Müller). LTTR, no. 2, Listen Translate Translate Record, August 2003. Editors: Ginger Brooks Takahashi, K8 Hardy, Every Ocean Hughes, all American, born 1977. Offset, folded; with 1 booklet, 1 screenprinted band, 1 altered tampon, compact disc, 12 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (31.8 × 31.8 cm) overall. Collection Philip Aarons and Shelley Fox Aarons, Photo: David Vu

Art History Happy Hour: Artists Who Make Zines

Thursday, February 22, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion and Lobby, 1st Floor


Our latest season of Art History Happy Hour kicks off with an evening celebrating Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines. Hear lighthearted and informative presentations from co-curator Branden Joseph and exhibiting artists Kate Huh, Ginger Brooks Takahashi, and Glenn Belverio. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Tickets are $30 and include one specialty drink and after-hours admission to Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines. Additional beverages are available for purchase. Member tickets are $18. Not a Member? Join today!

Nona Faustine (born Brooklyn, NY, 1977). They Tagged the Land with Trophies and Institutions from Their Rapes and Conquests, Tweed Courthouse, NYC, 2013. Pigment print, 50 × 60 in. (127 × 152.4 cm). Courtesy of the artist and Higher Pictures. © Nona Faustine

ASL Tour: In the Now and Nona Faustine

Saturday, June 8, 2024

2–3:30 pm

Meet in Rubin Pavillion, 1st Floor


Visitors from the D/deaf community are invited to experience In the Now: Gender and Nation in Europe, Selections from the Sir Mark Fehrs Haukohl Photography Collection and Nona Faustine: White Shoes in an American Sign Language (ASL) tour led by a Deaf teaching artist. After a brief meet-and-greet, take a critical look through the lens of women photographers who examine gender, nationality, and power structures, as well as hidden legacies of enslavement, colonialism, and assimilation in the places we call home. 

Free; registration is required. 

This tour is designed for the d/Deaf community in ASL only, without voice interpretation. Email access@brooklynmuseum.org for information about tours for ASL students at level 3 or above.

Major support is provided by

Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858). Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Suijin no mori Massaki), no. 35 from 100 Famous Views of Edo, 8th month of 1856. Woodblock print, 14 3/16 × 9 1/4 in. (36 × 23.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum; Gift of Anna Ferris, 30.1478.35. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Brooklyn Mornings: Hiroshige

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

11 am–12:30 pm

Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor


Individuals with memory loss and their care partners are invited to an interactive, sensory exploration of Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). Immerse yourself in mid-nineteenth-century Edo (today’s Tokyo) and experience the vibrant city’s beauty and hotspots through the eyes of ordinary people. Plus, express yourself through art-making, and relax and enjoy one another’s company. 

Free; registration is required.  

Questions? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Major support is provided by

Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858). Suidō Bridge and Surugadai (Suidōbashi Surugadai), no. 48 from 100 Famous Views of Edo, 5th month of 1857. Woodblock print, 14 1/4 × 9 1/4 in. (36.2 × 23.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum; Gift of Anna Ferris, 30.1478.48. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Verbal Description Tour: Hiroshige

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

3–4:15 pm

Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor


Blind individuals and those with low vision are invited to experience Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) in a vivid, detailed verbal description tour, featuring multisensory interactions with the famous prints. Immerse yourself in mid-nineteenth-century Edo (today’s Tokyo) and envision strolling through the vibrant city, encountering its people, beauty, and hotspots. Enjoy the artworks and one another’s company.

Free; registration is required. Service animals are welcome.

Questions or need assistance registering? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Major support is provided by

Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858). Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Suijin no mori Massaki), no. 35 from 100 Famous Views of Edo, 8th month of 1856. Woodblock print, 14 3/16 × 9 1/4 in. (36 × 23.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum; Gift of Anna Ferris, 30.1478.35. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Brooklyn Afternoons Online: Hiroshige

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

2–3:15 pm

Online


Individuals with memory loss and their care partners are invited to a virtual exploration of Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). Immerse yourself in mid-nineteenth-century Edo (today’s Tokyo) and experience the vibrant city’s beauty and hotspots through the eyes of ordinary people. Experience the prints from the comfort of home while relaxing and enjoying one another’s company 

Free; registration is required.  

Questions? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Major support is provided by

Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858). Suidō Bridge and Surugadai (Suidōbashi Surugadai), no. 48 from 100 Famous Views of Edo, 5th month of 1857. Woodblock print, 14 1/4 × 9 1/4 in. (36.2 × 23.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum; Gift of Anna Ferris, 30.1478.48. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Virtual Verbal Description Tour: Hiroshige

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

6–7:15 pm

Online


Blind individuals and those with low vision are invited to gather online for a journey to mid-nineteenth-century Edo (today’s Tokyo) through Utagawa Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo. Envision strolling through the vibrant city, encountering its people, beauty, and hotspots. Hear all about Hiroshige’s famous prints, and enjoy one another’s company. 

Free; registration is required.

Questions or need assistance registering? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Major support is provided by

Participants in an adult literacy professional development workshop discuss artwork in the galleries. (Photo: Danny Perez)

Virtual Open House: Adult Literacy at the Brooklyn Museum

Friday, March 1, 2024

10 am–12 pm

Online


Join us online for an open house to learn how you can enliven your curriculum by exploring art with adult literacy classes. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore strategies to help you incorporate works of art into your adult ESOL, basic education, or high school equivalency/GED classroom. 

Free; registration is required. You will receive a secure Zoom link by email. For access needs, contact Lizelena Iglesias at lizelenai@lacnyc.org. Offered in partnership with the Literacy Assistance Center.

Music: Las Mariquitas

Saturday, March 2, 2024

9–10:15 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Immerse yourself in salsa’s legacy as liberation music with Las Mariquitas, which writes fresh, queer, and transfeminist versions of classic salsa songs. The New York–based band starts their set with a lesson led by queer and trans instructors, in an effort to foster a culture of consent on the dance floor.

Workshop: The Green Gold Oracle Deck with Star Feliz

Saturday, March 2, 2024

8–9 pm

Museum Shop, 1st Floor

Join Star Feliz to learn how to use the Green Gold Oracle Deck: a set of divinatory cards featuring plants, animals, and elements that may support self-discovery and transformation. Feliz is an herbalist rooted in ancient Afro-Taino traditions and the founder of creative wellness company Botánica Cimarrón.

Music: Yalla! Party Project

Saturday, March 2, 2024

7–10 pm

Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

Dance to sets by resident DJs of Yalla! Party, an artistic collective that celebrates Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA), queer, and nonbinary people of color from New York and beyond.

Music: Downtown Boys

Saturday, March 2, 2024

7–8 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Fronted by vocalist and lyricist Victoria Ruiz, punk band Downtown Boys started in the basements and DIY spaces of Providence, Rhode Island, and went on to open for such acts as Bikini Kill. Loved for their radical approach to rock, the band performs a set in both Spanish and English.

Music: MIZU

Saturday, March 2, 2024

5–6 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Classically trained cellist MIZU performs from Distant Intervals, her debut record of soundscapes exploring openness, vulnerability, and wonder. She also previews selections from her upcoming album Forest Scenes.

Artist Tour: Linda Simpson on Zines

Saturday, March 2, 2024

5:30–6:30 pm

Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing, 4th and 5th Floors

Tour Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines with drag queen and theater artist Linda Simpson, whose work is featured alongside more than 100 other artists’.

Brooklyn Pop-Up Market

Saturday, March 2, 2024

5–9:30 pm

Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

Shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items by more than thirty artists and vendors from across Brooklyn, featuring artwork, jewelry, fashion, and home and apothecary goods.

Hands-On Art: Zines

Saturday, March 2, 2024

5–7 pm

American Art Galleries, 5th Floor

Inspired by artist Neta Bomani’s “How to Plan a Zine Project,” make your own manifesto to give to a friend or keep for yourself.

Deborah Roberts. The Visionary, 2018. Acrylic paint, ink, found photographs, gouache on paper. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. © Deborah Roberts. (Photo: Glenn Steigelman)

Teen Night

Friday, May 17, 2024

5–7:30 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor; Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor


This Teen Night is gonna be giant. Don’t miss our popular teen-led program centered on art and activism. The May edition features art-making, performances, and much more inspired by Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.

Free; registration is encouraged. Open to ages 14–19. Follow #bkmteens on Instagram and Facebook for more details. 

Teen Night is organized by the Teen Night Planning Committee, our paid teen internship in public programming.

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra. (Photo: Carlos Gimenez)

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra: Chávez, Bizet, Khachaturian, Basulto

Sunday, February 18, 2024

2–4 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor


The Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Felipe Tristán, presents the third concert of its 50th anniversary season. The program features Carlos Chávez’s Sinfonía India, selections from Georges Bizet’s Carmen, Aram Khachaturian’s Masquerade Suite, and the world premiere of Habanera-Reggaeton by Mexican composer Alejandro Basulto.

Advance tickets are available through the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra at $15 for adults 65+ and Museum Members and $20 for non-Members; same-day tickets are $25 at the door. Free for ages 16 and under.

Conversation: Artist Leroy Campbell on Art, History, and Social Justice

Saturday, February 3, 2024

5–6 pm

American Art Galleries, 5th Floor

How does art intersect with history and social justice? Listen in on a conversation between artist Leroy Campbell and special guests, brought to you by the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office.

Swizz Beatz. (Photo: Ramon Rivas)

Brooklyn Talks: Swizz Beatz SOLD OUT

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

7–9 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor


This program is sold out. Don’t miss a one-time-only conversation between celebrated producer Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Brooklyn Museum Director Anne Pasternak as we open Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. Dean delves into the magnitude of this renowned collection, sharing his and Alicia Keys’s efforts to expand the canon of contemporary art. Zoom in on Giants’ monumental works, and consider how legacy and lineage intertwine with the practice of collecting. Also explore the bonds between the Deans and the constellation of artists they champion.

Tickets are $50 and include after-hours access to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. Member tickets are $30. Not a Member? Join today!

This program will include ASL interpretation. For access needs, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Pop-Up Talks

Saturday, March 2, 2024

6:30–7:30 pm

Arts of Asia and the Islamic World, 2nd Floor

Join teen staff as they host ten-minute pop-up talks focusing on works by women artists.

Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children, 2022. © Do Ho Suh. Courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul, and London. (Photo: Prudence Cuming Associates, London)

Artland Workshops: World Building

Saturday, February 10, 2024
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Saturday, February 24, 2024

1–3 pm

Education Gallery, 1st Floor

Take a trip to Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children, an enchanting ecosystem of color and clay, and discover how to create your own world. In these free, all-ages drop-in workshops, you’ll draw inspiration from the real world to imagine a new one. 

Prefer to freestyle? Join us for drop-in art-making sessions where you can create whatever you like. See all upcoming Artland programs.

Free with Museum admission. Parents and guardians must remain with their children during the program.

Russian-Language Gallery Tours

Sunday, February 11, 2024
Sunday, March 10, 2024

1–2 pm

Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Join one of our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art, for a free Russian-language tour exploring our collection in depth.

Free with Museum admission.

Odili Donald Odita. Place, 2018. Acrylic on canvas. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. © Odili Donald Odita. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. (Photo: Glenn Steigelman)

Pop-Up Talks: Giants

Saturday, March 9, 2024

2–3 pm

Great Hall, 1st Floor

Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys are icons, and so are the works in their world-class collection. Learn about highlights of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys during free, short talks led by our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art. Conversations are repeated every 15 minutes. 

Free with Museum admission.

Spike Lee as Mookie in Do the Right Thing (Spike Lee, 1989, 120 min.). (Photo: © David C. Lee)

Pop-Up Talks: Spike Lee

Saturday, February 3, 2024
Saturday, February 10, 2024

2–3 pm

Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor

Take a rare glimpse into the world of Spike Lee, one of the most influential and prolific American filmmakers and directors. These free, short talks about Spike Lee: Creative Sources are led by our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art. Conversations are repeated every 15 minutes. 

Free with Museum admission

Visita a la galería: Algunas de nuestras piezas favoritas

Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Conoce sobre las obras de arte del Museo en estas charlas gratuitas dirigidas por nuestros Guías A.R.T. Gratis con entrada al Museo

Learn about artworks throughout the Museum during free, short talks led by our A.R.T. Guides. Free with Museum admission.

Pop-Up Talks

Friday, February 2, 2024
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3–4 pm

Check at Admissions for Locations

Maximize your time at the Museum! Join a free, short talk to learn about works throughout the Museum with one of our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art. Conversations are repeated every 15 minutes. 

Free with Museum admission.

Pop-Up Talks

Friday, February 2, 2024
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Friday, March 22, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Sunday, March 31, 2024

2–3 pm

Check at Admissions for Locations

Maximize your time at the Museum! Join a free, short talk to learn about works throughout the Museum with one of our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art. Conversations are repeated every 15 minutes. 

Free with Museum admission.

Gallery Tour: A Few of Our Favorite Things

Thursday, February 1, 2024
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1–2 pm

Meet in Rubin Pavillion, 1st Floor

Discover your new favorite artworks in an immersive tour of the Brooklyn Museum. Join one of our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art and the conversations it encourages, for a free tour through our galleries. The guide will share a few of their own favorite works, and together you’ll explore what makes the Museum unique. 

Free with Museum admission

Kondō Takahiro (Japanese, born 1958). Reflection: TK Self Portrait, 2010. Glazed porcelain, 19 1/16 × 6 3/16 in. (48.5 × 15.7 cm). Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz Collection, © Kondō Takahiro. (Photo: Richard P. Goodbody and John Morgan)

Educator Workshop: Personifying Porcelains

Thursday, February 29, 2024

4:30–7 pm

Education Studios, 1st Floor


Educators: join us in this art-making workshop to explore shapes and textures found in Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists. Look at objects ranging from freehand-painted vases to self-portrait sculptures and discuss the stories these works tell. Then, head to the studio and use air-dry clay to create a piece that relays an important message. Discuss how you can adapt the activity to your educational setting and empower students to make their own meaningful ceramics. 

No prior ceramic experience is necessary.

Tickets are $10 and include Museum general admission.

Courtesy of the National Book Foundation.

Brooklyn Reads: National Book Foundation Celebrates 5 Under 35

Thursday, May 9, 2024

7–8:30 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor


Get to know the 2024 National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 honorees during the prize’s second-annual public ceremony at the Museum. The award goes to five debut fiction authors whose work promises to leave a lasting impression on the literary field.

Join us for an evening of readings and celebration, hosted by comedian and writer Karen Chee. The 2024 honorees will be introduced on stage by their selectors—five literary luminaries previously honored by the National Book Awards or 5 Under 35.

Antonia Angress, Sirens & Muses
Ballantine Books / Penguin Random House
Selected by Charles Baxter, 2000 National Book Award Finalist

Maya Binyam, Hangman
Farrar, Straus and Giroux / Macmillan Publishers
Selected by Alejandro Varela, 2022 National Book Award Finalist

Zain Khalid, Brother Alive
Grove Press / Grove Atlantic
Selected by Laila Lalami, 2019 National Book Award Finalist

Tyriek White, We Are a Haunting
Astra House / Astra Publishing House
Selected by Tiphanie Yanique, 2010 5 Under 35 Honoree

Jenny Tinghui Zhang, Four Treasures of the Sky
Flatiron Books / Macmillan Publishers
Selected by Adam Johnson, 2015 National Book Award Winner

Tickets are $20 and include admission to a cash-bar reception after the program. Member tickets are $12. Not a Member? Join today!

This program will include ASL interpretation. For access needs, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Ebony G. Patterson . . . . they were just hanging out . . . you know . . . talking about . . . ( . . . when they grow up . . .), 2016. Beads, appliqués, fabric, glitter, buttons, costume jewelry, trimming, rhinestones, glue, digital prints. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. © Ebony G. Patterson. Courtesy of the artist, Monique Meloche Gallery, and the Studio Museum in Harlem. (Photo: Adam Reich)

Verbal Description Tour: Giants

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

3–4:30 pm

Meet in Rubin Pavillion, 1st Floor


Blind individuals and those with low vision are invited to an interactive, sensory exploration of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. In this vivid verbal description tour, discover works by art-world giants from around the globe that both critique and celebrate our culture. Relax and enjoy the art and one another’s company. 

Free; registration is required. Service animals are welcome.

Questions or need assistance registering? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org

Major support is provided by

Sparks-Withington Co. Sparton Table Radio, circa 1936. Glass, metal, wood, rubber. Brooklyn Museum; Purchased with funds given by the Walter Foundation, 83.158.

Verbal Description Tour: Design for Living

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

3–4:30 pm

Meet in Rubin Pavillion, 1st Floor


Blind individuals and those with low vision are invited to experience our collections in a vivid, detailed verbal description tour, engaging in multisensory interactions with art. After exploring ordinary objects transformed into artworks, envision your home in a new way while enjoying one another’s company. 

Free; registration is required. Service animals are welcome.

Questions or need assistance registering? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Major support is provided by

Ebony G. Patterson . . . . they were just hanging out . . . you know . . . talking about . . . ( . . . when they grow up . . .), 2016. Beads, appliqués, fabric, glitter, buttons, costume jewelry, trimming, rhinestones, glue, digital prints. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. © Ebony G. Patterson. Courtesy of the artist, Monique Meloche Gallery, and the Studio Museum in Harlem. (Photo: Adam Reich) 

Virtual Verbal Description Tour: Giants

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

6–7:30 pm

Zoom, Online


Blind individuals and those with low vision are invited to a vivid verbal exploration of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. Discover works by art-world giants from around the globe that both critique and celebrate our culture. Gather online, relax, and enjoy the art and one another’s company. 

Free; registration is required.

Questions or need assistance registering? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Major support is provided by

Sparks-Withington Co. Sparton Table Radio, circa 1936. Glass, metal, wood, rubber. Brooklyn Museum; Purchased with funds given by the Walter Foundation, 83.158.

Virtual Verbal Description Tour: Design for Living 

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

6–7:30 pm

Zoom, Online


Blind individuals and those with low vision are invited to a virtual exploration of our collections, focusing on ordinary objects transformed into artworks. In this vivid verbal description tour, gather online, envision your home in a new way, and enjoy the art and one another’s company. 

Free; registration is required.

Questions or need assistance registering? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Major support is provided by

Attendees gathered for 2023 Brooklyn Artists Ball

 Brooklyn Artists Ball, 2023. (Photo: Matthew Carasella)

2024 Brooklyn Artists Ball

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

6:30 pm–midnight

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion and Lobby, 1st Floor, and Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

The Brooklyn Artists Ball is one of the art world’s most beloved, fun, and inspiring events of the year. From the cocktail reception to our legendary gala dinner and not-to-be-missed After Party, it’s sure to be a high-energy, celebratory night!

Honoring
Titus Kaphar
Brooklyn Museum Trustee, Cofounder and President of NXTHVN

Schedule

Cocktail attire

Purchase tickets today. For more information, or to make a table purchase, email brooklynartistsball@brooklynmuseum.org.

Made possible by 

#bkartistsball

Event Chairs
Regina Aldisert
Sasha Bass
Maria Grazia Chiuri
Henry B. Elsesser
Marley B. Lewis
Victoria Rogers
Carla Shen

Honorary Chairs
Jamie and Robert Soros
Barbara and John Vogelstein

Host Committee
Nina Chanel Abney
Marina Abramović
Derrick Adams
María Magdalena Campos-Pons
Judy Chicago
KAWS and Julia Chiang
Takashi Murakami
Antwaun Sargent
Laurie Simmons and Carroll Dunham
Kehinde Wiley
Hank Willis Thomas
Mickalene Thomas
Kennedy Yanko

Benefit Committee
A. Alfred Taubman Foundation
Regina Aldisert
Bank of America
Sarah Arison
Sasha and Edward P. Bass
Tamara and Greg Belinfanti
Dana Ben-Ari and Nikola Duravcevic
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Megan and Thomas Brodsky
Deenie and Frank Brosens
Sarah Chen and Matt Wilson
Rona and Jeffrey Citrin
Dior
Kathy and Henry Elsesser
Jodie Factor and Jonathan Donnellan
Sharon Fay and Maxine Schaffer
Michael Field and Doug Hamilton
Amanda and Glenn Fuhrman
Gagosian
Agnes Gund
Kathy and Steven Guttman
Jane Hait and Justin Beal
The Holly Peterson Foundation
Stephanie and Tim Ingrassia
Jenner & Block
Michi Jigarjian
Elizabeth and William Kahane
Karen Kiehl and Peter Labbat
Miyoung Lee and Neil Simpkins
Marley B. Lewis and Yevgeny Vilensky
Lynne Maguire and Will Miller
Joel Mallin
Jeanne and Dennis Masel
McKinsey & Company
Stephanie Neville and Alan Beller
Joanna Pozen and Anna Brenner
Leslie and David Puth
Tracey and Phillip Riese
Debbie and Jonathan Rosen
Carla Shen and Christopher Schott
Denine and Jon Sherman
Jamie and Robert Soros
Colleen and Graves Tompkins
Barbara and John Vogelstein
Amanda and John Waldron
Heather and Sean Ward
Kelly Williams and Andrew Forsyth
Saundra Williams-Cornwell and W. Don Cornwell

Lists as of March 8, 2024

Nona Faustine, The Princess and the Queen, 2011. Photograph. (Courtesy of the artist)

Artist Talk: Intergenerational Collaboration with Nona Faustine and Queen Ming

Saturday, January 27, 2024

3–5 pm

Education Gallery, 1st Floor


In celebration of our newly renovated Toby Devan Lewis Education Center, listen in as artist Nona Faustine and her daughter, Queen Ming, discuss their experience as creative collaborators. Working primarily in photography, Faustine explores legacy and history in her practice, centering the bodies, agency, and experiences of Black women across time and geography. Her daughter is a frequent subject in Faustine’s work. 

In a conversation moderated by Adjoa Jones de Almeida, Deputy Director for Learning and Social Impact, the mother-daughter duo talk about the joys of collaborating and the relationship between artist and subject. Their exchange focuses on Faustine’s Mitochondria series, which illuminates the legacy of three generations of women—from the artist’s mother to her daughter. Mark your calendar for Faustine’s forthcoming solo exhibition Nona Faustine: White Shoes, opening March 8.

Free; registration is required. This program is presented as part of a weekend-long celebration of the reopened Toby Devan Lewis Education Center, which includes the Norman M. Feinberg Gallery. 

For access needs, such as ASL interpretation, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.