"For years artists have been asking us to organize a big Brooklyn artists exhibition, and now we've done it!" said Anne Pasternak, the museum's director. This underscores a long-awaited need among the artistic community for a comprehensive showcase of Brooklyn's talent.
The show, which features over 200 artists, aims to reflect the borough's rich creativity, tackling themes from local identity to global cultural exchange—illustrating a dynamic artistic output over the past five years.
Organized by notable artists and museum trustees including Jeffrey Gibson and Mickalene Thomas, the exhibition provides a platform for emerging talents alongside established figures, highlighting Brooklyn's diverse artistic landscape.
With an overwhelming response of up to 4,000 applications for this exhibition, it showcases not only the demand for visibility among Brooklyn artists, but also the museum's commitment to inclusivity in the arts.
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