In 1977, the United States launched the twin spacecrafts Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 into outer space, each mounted with a Golden Record.
Created by Brooklyn-born astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan, these gold disks contain a snapshot of life on Earth: 115 encoded images, greetings in 55 languages, 27 pieces of music, 21 sounds, and messages from world leaders. The Golden Records were dispatched as a message in a bottle, a time capsule of humanity, intended for any life that might exist beyond Earth.
This is just one of the shimmering tales you’ll encounter in Solid Gold. Whether in art, cultural artifacts, objects of adornment, or technological wonders, gold has served as a powerful form of communication and self-expression for millennia.
Secure your spot to see this exhibition today!
Dance Party: Solid Gold
Thursday, November 14, 8–11 pm
Join us for a sparkling evening of live music, performance, and dance inspired by our special exhibition Solid Gold. Don’t miss sets by DJ Sha Savage and The Illustrious Blacks, a live set by Lollise, and a gold runway hosted by Spindarella and Civilization. Gold looks are encouraged!
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Want to see this exhibition before everybody else? We’ve got a golden opportunity for you. Join today and come to the Museum for the Member Preview on November 14 and 15. (Plus, you’ll get 40% off ticketed programs—including the aforementioned Dance Party!)
From the top: Jean Dupas and Jacques-Charles Champigneulle. Panel from the Normandie Ocean Liner, ca. 1934. Glass, paint, silver and gold leaf on canvas. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Marilynn and Ivan C. Karp, 85.270. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum); Image: Bob Bottle; teamLab. Gold Waves, 2017. Digital work, 4 channels, 6 channels, 8 channels, and 12 channels, continuous loop. © teamLab, courtesy Pace Gallery
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.
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