The Brooklyn Museum's 'Breaking the Mold: Brooklyn Museum at 200' exhibition commemorates its 200th anniversary by showcasing a diverse collection that highlights stories from Brooklyn's artistic communities. Organized into three main chapters—Brooklyn Made, Building the Museum and Its Collection, and Gifts of Art in Honor of the 200th—the exhibition integrates both historical and contemporary works. Notable contributions from local artists emphasize the borough's rich cultural legacy, and the exhibition serves as a reflection on the museum's significant role as a cultural destination in New York City.
As we mark the museum's 200th anniversary, this exhibition contextualizes the current moment in our long, remarkable history as a premier cultural destination.
Breaking the Mold is organized by curators across the institution, featuring works from all collection areas and celebrating Brooklyn's rich artistic communities.
Comprising three sections that boast long-time favorites and brand-new standouts, the exhibition brings fresh narratives to the fore while exploring the collection's rich history.
Brooklyn Made pays homage to the borough's artists and designers from the 17th century to today, spotlighting the diversity of Brooklyn's artistic communities.
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