When you think of gold, what comes to mind?
Across centuries and continents, this shimmering element has inspired art, fashion, film, music, and design. As a material and a color, gold has symbolized beauty, honor, joy, ritual, spirituality, success, and so much more.
In addition to showcasing gold-ground paintings and sculptures, this exhibition celebrates the fashion world’s embrace of gold through designs by Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent, jewelry by Alexander Calder and Cartier, and grillz by Gabby Elan.
Featuring more than 400 stunning works, Solid Gold is an exploration of the many odysseys of the metal that has influenced cultures worldwide.
Tickets to this special exhibition are $25—but Membership starts at $39. This means that for just $14 more, you can join a community of art lovers, get invitations to Member previews and exclusive viewing hours, and secure your spot to see Solid Gold today.
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11238
From the top: Greek. Wreath (details), 3rd–2nd century B.C.E. Gold. Brooklyn Museum; Gift of George D. Pratt, 26.763. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum); 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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