Weâre thrilled to unveil a new exhibition that opens today at the Brooklyn Museum! ANTS: Itâs the Little Things is a celebration of itty bitty masterpieces. Itâs our first museum survey of incredibly small art. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own magnifying glass, as some pieces are nearly imperceptible to the human eye. Please also use caution when walking through the galleries. Donât step on the art . . .
Okay, weâre just kidding. (April Foolâs!) You know we only do it big at the Brooklyn Museum!
Come see Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keysâa celebration of legendary artists, their monumental works, and the larger-than-life conversations that art can inspire.
Speaking of big moments, Hiroshigeâs 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) opens on April 5! It marks the first time in twenty-four years that Utagawa Hiroshigeâs treasured woodblock prints return to public displayâand theyâll be joined by 121(!) new works of art that Takashi Murakami is creating for this exhibition.
And in a few short weeks, weâll get to see the Paul McCartneyâs photographs documenting his unique perspective on The Beatlesâ meteoric rise in Paul McCartney Photographs 1963â64: Eyes of the Storm.
Whatâre you waiting for? A big day is just a few small clicks away . . .
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First Saturday: Line/Break
Saturday, April 6, 5â11 pm
What comes together when a line breaks? Celebrate National Poetry Month with a lineup of poets and artists activating the power of language to connect and express! View the full lineup here.
Always free, but youâve got to register first.
Art History Happy Hour: 100 Famous Views of Edo
Thursday, April 11, 7â9 pm
Our season of Art History Happy Hour continues with an evening of lighthearted and informative lectures celebrating Hiroshigeâs 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami).
Educator Workshop: Picturing Green Space
Thursday, April 11, 4:30â7:30 pm
Educators: join us for a two-part professional development workshop hosted with Brooklyn Botanic Garden and inspired by Hiroshigeâs 100 Famous Views of Edo.
Waste No More: Brooklyn Museum Clothing Swap
Saturday, April 20, 11 amâ2 pm
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, we can make a positive impact on the planet while embracing community, style, and sustainability.
Art Explorers (Ages 4â6): Spring Fling Printmaking
Sunday, April 28, 11 amâ12:30 pm
Spring has sprung! Celebrate all the seasons in Utagawa Hiroshigeâs famous prints and learn family-friendly printmaking techniques in this workshop for ages 4â6 with adult companions.
Brooklyn Talks: Takashi Murakami
Monday, April 29, 7â9 pm
Get an inside look at Hiroshigeâs 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) as Murakami joins curator Joan Cummins for a conversation about artistic lineages, urban history, and environmental change.
To kick off our 200th anniversary celebration, weâre hosting The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition, an exhilarating major group show that will illuminate the unparalleled breadth and depth of talent in our borough.
Applications are open through Sunday, April 7!
Summer Camp
(ages 8â13)
Calling young artists! Registration for our summer camp begins soon. Sign up for our family newsletter to be notified about open spots!
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Fire Shut Up In My Bones
April 8âMay 2
Following its landmark company premiere in 2021, Terence Blanchardâs Fire Shut Up In My Bones returns to the Metropolitan Opera! Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green and sopranos Latonia Moore and Brittany Renee star in James Robinson and Camille A. Brownâs gripping production. Evan Rogister conducts Blanchardâs score, which powerfully melds opera and jazz. Enjoy 15% off with code ######.
ICP at 50: From the Collection, 1845â2019
on view through May 6
ICP at 50: From the Collection, 1845â2019 is an exploration of the many photographic processes that comprise the mediumâs history, presenting over 150 works from the International Center of Photographyâs collection. Photographers on view include Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, Deana Lawson, Susan Meiselas, Gordon Parks, Robert Mapplethorpe, Laurie Simmons, Lorna Simpson, Mickalene Thomas, Weegee, and many more.
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11238
From top: Louis RĂ©my Mignot (American, 1831-1870). Niagara, 1866. Oil on canvas. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Arthur S. Fairchild, 1993.118 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum) (Detail); KAWS (American, born 1974). ALONG THE WAY, 2013. Wood. Brooklyn Museum; Gift in honor of Arnold Lehman, TL2015.27aâb. © KAWS, courtesy of the Mary Boone Gallery. (Photo: Adam Reich, courtesy of the Mary Boone Gallery, New York) (Detail); First Saturday, February 2023. (Photo: Kolin Mendez); 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); Brooklyn Museum plaza and exterior with cherry blossoms. 04/05/2022. Brooklyn Museum (Photo: Danny Perez); Image courtesy of Bed-Stuy Clothes Swap; Participants in a family program at the Brooklyn Museum. (Photo: Elena Olivo); ©Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. (Photo by Shin Suzuki); Brooklyn Museum. (Photo: Paula Abreu Pita); Summer Camp, 08/10/2023. Brooklyn Museum. (Photo: Danny Perez); Images provided by the Brooklyn Museum Shop; Image courtesy of Ken Howard and Met Opera; Gordon Parks, Invisible Man Retreat, Harlem, New York, 1952. International Center of Photography, The LIFE Magazine Collection, 2005 (1606.2005) Courtesy and © The Gordon Parks Foundation
Proud Sponsor of First Saturdays
First Saturdays are supported by the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, the Charles H. Revson Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Made possible by the Wallace Foundation Community Programs Fund, established by the Wallace Foundation.
