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Toward Joy: New Frameworks for American Art

200 Eastern Parkway

How might American art be experienced at this moment? In honor of our 200th anniversary this fall, a transformative reinstallation of the American Art galleries will reorient the ways that the Brooklyn Museum exhibits—and audiences rediscover—this acclaimed collection. A kaleidoscopic display will offer paradigm-shifting interactions with millennia of art.
Black feminist and BIPOC perspectives act as through lines in this vast presentation of more than 400 works. In each of eight galleries, you’ll find a thought-provoking framework inspired by the abundant contributions of historically marginalized cultural producers. Every space is a distinct encounter with the collection, from the bloom-covered walls in “To Give Flowers” to the contemplative respite of “A Quiet Place,” to the chance to strut the runway before an audience of seated portraits in “Several Seats.”

Featuring both collection highlights, such as Laura Wheeler Waring’s Woman with Bouquet, and brand-new acquisitions, such as works by Japanese American artist Hisako Hibi, the galleries will reflect the beauty, wonder, and complexity of American art through the ages. Myriad voices—of curators, artists, Brooklyn Botanic Garden staff, and NYC drag queens, to name a few—add to the many conversations and questions that the reinstallation surfaces. While grappling with heavy histories, the display emphasizes joy, celebrating American art and artists in all their forms. You’re invited to discover them anew and take a fresh look at a foundational collection.

Schedule

Oct 4, Fri 11:00AM - 6:00PM
Oct 5, Sat 11:00AM - 6:00PM
Oct 6, Sun 11:00AM - 6:00PM
Oct 9, Wed 11:00AM - 6:00PM
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Admission

$17

Category

Arts

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