EASTERN PARKWAY — On Tuesday, the Brooklyn Museum celebrated its thirteenth annual Brooklyn Artists Ball as hundreds of guests from the art world and beyond gathered to honor renowned artist and activist Titus Kaphar. The Museum’s largest annual fundraiser, the Brooklyn Artists Ball, raised $2.8 million this year, which will be critical in supporting renowned special exhibitions, reimagined collection galleries, and public programming for visitors of all ages.
The 2024 Brooklyn Artists Ball was made possible by Dior, marking the fashion house’s second consecutive year as the event’s sponsor. Dior has formed a strong relationship with the Museum over the years, from the blockbuster exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams (2021) to the 2022 Brooklyn Artists Ball, which honored Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior’s Creative Director of women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories collections.
At this year’s cocktail reception, guests were invited into the Museum’s art-filled lobby, accentuated with decor inspired by Titus Kaphar’s practice, where guests were treated to a special performance by Brooklyn United Music & Arts. At the glittering seated dinner in the iconic Beaux-Arts Court, Anne Pasternak, Shelby White and Leon Levy Director, Brooklyn Museum, welcomed the over 600 guests and applauded the evening’s honoree: “Like so many of the people in this room, Titus knows that helping people understand history enhances our ability to see one another with dignity and love.”
The dinner closed out with an electrifying performance by British rapper Little Simz. The revelry continued with the annual Brooklyn Artists Ball After Party, hosted by the Museum’s Young Leadership Council. Headlining the party was producer, rapper, and Brooklyn Museum supporter Swizz Beatz, who spun a crowd-rousing DJ set that closed out the night on a high. Guests also enjoyed after-hours gallery access and artist-led activations throughout the Museum, including a one-of-a-kind, immersive photo booth by artist Alexandria Smith.
