Installation view, Solid Gold, Brooklyn Museum, photo by Paula Abreu Pita
There’s still time to take advantage of the Brooklyn Museum’s special Lunar New Year offer before it ends on February 10! Enjoy 20% off tickets to their stunning Solid Gold exhibition by using code LUNAR25 at checkout. Plus, your ticket includes full access to all five floors of the museum, where you can explore its extraordinary art collections.
Mark your calendars for their upcoming related programs as well: a curator-led tour and hands-on studio workshop on February 8, and a free gallery talk on February 15!
Solid Gold
November 16, 2024 – July 6, 2025
Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor
Behold the majesty of gold in a shimmering exhibition dedicated to the element that has inspired countless works of art, fashion, film, music, and design. As a material and a color, gold has symbolized beauty, honor, joy, ritual, spirituality, success, and wealth throughout history. It has also taken on myriad forms: from millennia-old depictions of an idealized world to opulent 13th- and 14th-century Italian altarpieces and intricate Japanese screens, to contemporary artwork and haute couture marvels. With a sweeping range of objects and a global perspective, this exhibition will trace the many odysseys of the metal that has influenced cultures and legacies worldwide.
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Ebrié or Baule artist. Snake Pendant, 19th century. Gold. Brooklyn Museum, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 54.16. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Studio Workshop: Solid Gold Foil
Saturday, February 8, 11am–4:30pm
Education Studios, 1st Floor; Brooklyn Metal Works
The day will start with a tour of the exhibit to learn about the element’s symbolism across mediums with exhibition curator Matthew Yokobosky, who will share insights into how artists have used gold to both create beautiful objects and critique society. After lunch, dive into the art of metalsmithing at Brooklyn Metal Works—just a 20-minute walk or 10-minute drive from the museum. Under the guidance of cofounder, artist, and educator Erin Daily, learn gold foil techniques like burnishing, torchwork, and hammering. Design expressive patterns with embossing and textures, and end the day with your own beautiful pendant made of gilded silver or copper.
This workshop uses 24K Fairmined gold foil. Fairmined certifies gold from artisanal and small-scale mining organizations that meet leading standards for responsible practices.
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Pop-Up Talks: Solid Gold
Saturday, February 15, 2-3pm
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Learn about highlights of this exhibition during free, short talks led by their A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art. Conversations are repeated every 15 minutes.
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