First look: Brooklyn Museum's massive exhibition celebrating the institution's 200 years
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The Brooklyn Museum is commemorating its 200th anniversary with the expansive exhibition "Breaking the Mold", running until February 22, 2026. The exhibit showcases hundreds of artworks from the museum's collection and highlights significant pieces from Brooklyn artists. Featured works include Derrick Adams' thought-provoking painting of a church choir and Robert Frank's poignant photographs from Coney Island. Additionally, the show explores themes of community and displacement through diverse artistic expressions, including Lauren Halsey's vivid abstract cityscape.
The Brooklyn Museum's "Breaking the Mold" exhibition celebrates its 200th birthday by showcasing hundreds of new artworks from local and international artists, emphasizing the museum's rich history.
The exhibition features works that convey intense themes, such as Derrick Adams' painting with a church choir in boxing gloves, and a melancholy series of photographs from Coney Island.
Read at Time Out New York
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