Today in Brooklyn, the sun sets at 5:18 pm EST. Golden hour technically starts an hour before that—but every hour is golden hour in Solid Gold.
Featuring more than 500 works, the exhibition has been declared an “auric extravaganza” (Artnet). Gold-ground paintings and sculptures, coins, and other treasures sparkle alongside jewelry by Alexander Calder, Belperron, Cartier, Charles Loloma, Jacob & Co, and Verdura—as well as grillz by Gabby Elan and fashion by Anna Sui, Christian Dior, The Blonds, Yves Saint Laurent, and many more.
Be dazzled.
Studio Workshop: Solid Gold Foil
Take a tour with curator Matthew Yokobosky to learn how artists have used gold to both create beautiful objects and critique society. Then take a trip to Brooklyn Metal Works, where you’ll discover metalsmithing techniques with cofounder, artist, and educator Erin Daily. End the day with your own beautiful pendant made of gilded silver or copper.
Art History Happy Hour: Solid Gold
Thursday, February 27, 7–9 pm
Don’t miss the next Art History Happy Hour, an evening of lighthearted and informative lectures celebrating Solid Gold. Tickets include one specialty drink and after-hours admission to the exhibition.
Brooklyn Talks: Anna Sui
Thursday, March 20, 7–9 pm
Featured designer Anna Sui—whose celebrated brand spans ready-to-wear, accessories, cosmetics, and fragrances—explores gold’s many symbolic meanings and its role in her work as both a color and a material.
ASL Tour: Solid Gold
Saturday, March 22, 11 am–1 pm
Visitors from the D/deaf community are invited to experience Solid Gold in an American Sign Language (ASL) tour led by a Deaf teaching artist. After a brief meet-and-greet, explore works ranging from ancient Roman jewelry to today’s high fashion, as well as paintings, coins, and other treasures.
You’re radiant!
From the top: Solid Gold VIP preview and dance party, November 2024. (Photo: Madison McGaw); Ebrié or Baule artist. Snake Pendant, 19th century. Gold. Brooklyn Museum, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 54.16. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum); Installation view, Solid Gold. Brooklyn Museum, November 15, 2024–July 6, 2025. (Photo: Paula Abreu Pita); Anna Sui, May 2024. (Photo: by Huy Luong, courtesy of Anna Sui); Balenciaga and Demna, creative director. Golden Ballroom Dress, Haute Couture collection, Spring/Summer 2020. Gold crinkled papery metallized polyester. Balenciaga Archives Paris. (Photo: © Pari Dukovic / Trunk Archive); Solid Gold VIP preview and dance party, November 2024 (Photo: Matthew Carasella Photography)
Solid Gold is organized by Matthew Yokobosky, Senior Curator of Fashion and Material Culture; Catherine Futter, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Senior Curator of Decorative Arts; and Lisa Small, Senior Curator, European Art; with Imani Williford, Curatorial Assistant, Photography, Fashion, and Material Culture.
