"On May 16, 2026,Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senseswill make its North American debut at the museum, showcasing more than 140 haute couture creations alongside contemporary art from artists such as Philip Beesley, Rogan Brown, Casey Curran, Kim Keever, and Nick Knight, in addition to unique design and scientific artifacts. The much-anticipated exhibit, which will run through December 6, 2026, will explore how renowned Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen fuses various mediums of expression."
"Drawing from wide-ranging fields spanning mathematics, neuroscience, marine biology, paleontology, mycology, mineralogy, astronomy and more, it aims to evoke the often unseen structures of nature - a theme that is prevalent in much of Van Herpen's works. Featuring elements that explore the mystery and might of water, the architecture of the skeleton and anatomical systems, the physics of motion, the perception of sound and light and the generative interconnectedness of nature, each section in the exhibition showcases the designer's innovative approach to materials, movement"
The exhibition opens May 16, 2026 at the Brooklyn Museum and runs through December 6, 2026. More than 140 haute couture creations will be displayed alongside contemporary artworks by Philip Beesley, Rogan Brown, Casey Curran, Kim Keever, and Nick Knight, plus unique design and scientific artifacts. The presentation draws on mathematics, neuroscience, marine biology, paleontology, mycology, mineralogy, astronomy and other fields to evoke unseen natural structures. Sections probe water, skeletal architecture, anatomical systems, motion physics, perception of sound and light, and nature’s generative interconnectedness. Each section highlights innovative approaches to materials, movement and technology. The exhibition offers visitors opportunities for rare firsthand engagement.
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