Tabitha Whitley, "Botanic Luncheon," 2024, oil on canvas; courtesy of the artist
Tabitha Whitley, "Botanic Luncheon," 2024, oil on canvas; image courtesy of the artist

On View through January 26, 2025:
The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition
The Brooklyn Museum, NY
www.brooklynmuseum.org

“Attending the opening, walking through the museum and viewing all the artists’ work with my family, colleagues, friends, and fellow art lovers last weekend, was incredible,” said participating artist Sharon Sprung. “Brooklyn is home. Visit the exhibition soon. It’s a must-see.”

Sharon Sprung, “Emergence," Oil on Panel, 36 x 40 in.
Sharon Sprung, “Emergence,” Oil on Panel, 36 x 40 in.

From the museum:

Uniting more than 200 artists, this major group show highlights the remarkable creativity and diversity of Brooklyn’s populace. The exhibition kicks off our 200th anniversary celebration and carries on the Brooklyn Museum’s tradition of amplifying voices from every corner of our community.

Spotlighting artists who have lived or maintained a studio in Brooklyn during the last five years (2019–24), “The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition” honors the borough’s dynamic present, storied past, and bright future.

Selected by a committee led by esteemed artists Jeffrey Gibson, Vik Muniz, Mickalene Thomas, and Fred Tomaselli, participants represent a full range of disciplines, from drawing and painting to sculpture, video, installation, and beyond. Their creations tackle themes that resonate on both local and global levels—migration and memory, identity and history, uncertainty and turbulence, healing and joy. Together these works capture the vibrancy of both Brooklyn and its artists, who are bound by deep-rooted connections and a shared love of this singular place.

Sophia Wallace, "Swan Series (Black Opal)," 2022, glazed stoneware, image courtesy of the artist
Sophia Wallace, “Swan Series (Black Opal),” 2022, glazed stoneware, image courtesy of the artist

Before you visit, take a virtual tour of the exhibition to get acquainted with the featured artists and their contributions.

Plus, check out highlights and reflections from selected artists in our digital guide on Bloomberg Connects.


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