IRIS VAN HERPEN: SCULPTING THE SENSES, NYC

IRIS VAN HERPEN: SCULPTING THE SENSES, NYC

When couture meets the wonders of nature, the results are anything but ordinary. ✨ Explore Iris van Herpen’s work at the intersection of couture, art and science at the Brooklyn Museum. More than 140 designs appear alongside contemporary art, design objects and scientific specimens, showing how traditional handcraft meets experimental materials and new technologies. Ideas drawn from marine life, mathematics, anatomy and astronomy help explain the forms of the clothes.

A recreated atelier and a Salvador Breed soundscape add another perspective on how the work is made. The museum’s current collection record gives May 16, 2026–January 3, 2027; older coverage still lists December 6. Check the museum’s ticket page for the selected visit’s admission and opening hours.

A recreated studio setting and an original sound environment help connect the finished couture to the designer’s creative process.

📍 Venue: The Brooklyn Museum
📅 Listed dates: May 16, 2026 – January 3, 2027
⏰ Hours: See the schedule above or choose a session on the event page
💸 Price: Varies by ticket or purchase; see event page

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