Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Join us for a virtual version of the Brooklyn Artists Ball on Wednesday, May 19 at 7 pm as we honor the Brooklyn-based artist known as KAWS. This year’s program features remarks by Brian Donnelly as well as special performances by groundbreaking guitarist Kaki King, Judith Hill with members of the Grammy Award–winning ensemble Snarky Puppy, and more to be announced.
Your support of the Brooklyn Artists Ball provides critical funding that helps the Museum fulfill its mission to be a home for inspiring art and courageous conversations, every day.
For tickets and more information, please visit bit.ly/3xCmwUI.
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Images: JR (French, born 1983).The Chronicles of Clichy-Montfermeil, 2017 (detail). Duratrans prints, lightbox. © JR-ART.NET; KAWS: WHAT PARTY. Brooklyn Museum, February 26-September 5, 2021; Brooklyn Artists Ball, 2019. (Photo: Rachel Papo); Atta Kwami (Ghanaian, born 1956). Another Time (Ɣebubuɣi), 2011. Acrylic on linen. Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 2015.40. © Atta Kwami; Stela of Maaty and Dedwi, ca. 2170-2008 B.C.E. Limestone, pigment. Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 39.1; Samuel Colman (British, 1780-1845). The Edge of Doom, 1836-1838. Oil on canvas. Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Laura L. Barnes, by exchange, 69.130; JR (French, born 1983). Casa Amarela. Inkjet print on vinyl. © JR-ART.NET; Bride's Robe (Hwalot), 19th century. Embroidered silk panels, gold thread, paper lining. Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 27.977.4. (Photo: Yoshi Takata © Pierre Pelegry); Jeffrey Gibson. WHEN FIRE IS APPLIED TO STONE IT CRACKS, 2020. Acrylic on canvas, glass beads, and artificial sinew. William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund. © Jeffrey Gibson; JR (French, born 1983). 28 Millimeters, Women Are Heroes, Action in Jaipur, Holi Fest, India, 2009. Color lithograph. © JR-ART.NET; Installation view John Edmonds: A Sidelong Glance. Brooklyn Museum, October 23, 2020–August 8, 2021; KAWS (American, born 1974). FAR FAR DOWN, 2016. Acrylic on canvas. © KAWS. (Photo: Farzad Owrang); Installation view, American Art galleries, 2020; JR (French, born 1983). 28 Millimètres, Portrait d'une génération, Braquage, Ladj Ly vu par JR, Les Bosquets Montfermeil, 2004. Installation image. Black-and-white photograph. © JR-ART.NET; Hat (Jurip), 18th-19th century. Horsehair, bamboo, paper, lacquer, metal. Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1144.1; JR (French, born 1983). 28 Millimeters, Portrait d’une generation: Amad, Paris, Bastille, 2004.Gelatin silver photograph. © JR-ART.NET; Additional photography credits: Sarah DeSantis, Jonathan Dorado, Kolin Mendez; Additional video provided by SandenWolff, Red is Dancing and the Ailey School. “Surface Changes” Written and Performed by Kaki King. "Every Time You Walk" Written and Recited by Pamela Sneed.
Join us for a virtual version of the Brooklyn Artists Ball on Wednesday, May 19 at 7 pm as we honor the Brooklyn-based artist known as KAWS. This year’s program features remarks by Brian Donnelly as well as special performances by groundbreaking guitarist Kaki King, Judith Hill with members of the Grammy Award–winning ensemble Snarky Puppy, and more to be announced.
Your support of the Brooklyn Artists Ball provides critical funding that helps the Museum fulfill its mission to be a home for inspiring art and courageous conversations, every day.
For tickets and more information, please visit bit.ly/3xCmwUI.
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Images: JR (French, born 1983).The Chronicles of Clichy-Montfermeil, 2017 (detail). Duratrans prints, lightbox. © JR-ART.NET; KAWS: WHAT PARTY. Brooklyn Museum, February 26-September 5, 2021; Brooklyn Artists Ball, 2019. (Photo: Rachel Papo); Atta Kwami (Ghanaian, born 1956). Another Time (Ɣebubuɣi), 2011. Acrylic on linen. Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 2015.40. © Atta Kwami; Stela of Maaty and Dedwi, ca. 2170-2008 B.C.E. Limestone, pigment. Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 39.1; Samuel Colman (British, 1780-1845). The Edge of Doom, 1836-1838. Oil on canvas. Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Laura L. Barnes, by exchange, 69.130; JR (French, born 1983). Casa Amarela. Inkjet print on vinyl. © JR-ART.NET; Bride's Robe (Hwalot), 19th century. Embroidered silk panels, gold thread, paper lining. Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 27.977.4. (Photo: Yoshi Takata © Pierre Pelegry); Jeffrey Gibson. WHEN FIRE IS APPLIED TO STONE IT CRACKS, 2020. Acrylic on canvas, glass beads, and artificial sinew. William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund. © Jeffrey Gibson; JR (French, born 1983). 28 Millimeters, Women Are Heroes, Action in Jaipur, Holi Fest, India, 2009. Color lithograph. © JR-ART.NET; Installation view John Edmonds: A Sidelong Glance. Brooklyn Museum, October 23, 2020–August 8, 2021; KAWS (American, born 1974). FAR FAR DOWN, 2016. Acrylic on canvas. © KAWS. (Photo: Farzad Owrang); Installation view, American Art galleries, 2020; JR (French, born 1983). 28 Millimètres, Portrait d'une génération, Braquage, Ladj Ly vu par JR, Les Bosquets Montfermeil, 2004. Installation image. Black-and-white photograph. © JR-ART.NET; Hat (Jurip), 18th-19th century. Horsehair, bamboo, paper, lacquer, metal. Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1144.1; JR (French, born 1983). 28 Millimeters, Portrait d’une generation: Amad, Paris, Bastille, 2004.Gelatin silver photograph. © JR-ART.NET; Additional photography credits: Sarah DeSantis, Jonathan Dorado, Kolin Mendez; Additional video provided by SandenWolff, Red is Dancing and the Ailey School. “Surface Changes” Written and Performed by Kaki King. "Every Time You Walk" Written and Recited by Pamela Sneed.
