Brooklyn|Local Event
Sculpting the Senses: An Iris Van Herpen Inspired Evening at the Brooklyn Museum
Join Women of Culture, in collaboration with DIFAD (Do It For A Day) for a special summer afternoon exploring the visionary world of Iris van Herpen.
Known for dissolving the boundaries between fashion, art, technology, science, and the natural world, van Herpen creates breathtaking couture inspired by organic forms, movement, water, architecture, and the unseen forces that shape life around us. Her work feels at once futuristic and deeply connected to nature — inviting us to reconsider what fashion can be, and how creativity can emerge from the world we inhabit.
This self-guided visit of Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses at the Brooklyn Museum offers a rare opportunity to experience her extraordinary work through conversation, and close looking. Together, we’ll explore the craftsmanship, imagination, experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaborations behind her iconic designs, from sculptural silhouettes and cutting-edge materials to inspirations drawn from biology, natural phenomena, and the body in motion.
Whether you’re passionate about fashion, contemporary art, design, innovation, nature, or simply love discovering visionary creatives, this experience offers a fascinating look at one of the most influential voices shaping the future of artistic expression.
Why Attend?
Discover how fashion, technology, science, architecture, and nature converge in van Herpen’s groundbreaking work.
Gain deeper insight into one of the most influential contemporary designers of our time.
Connect with fellow art, fashion, design, and culture enthusiasts in an inspiring summer setting.
Schedule
4:00 PM | Meet at the museum for self-guided visit (Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses)
5:30 PM | Dinner at Arden (optional, for “full experience” ticket holders)
Location
Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Art-full Member Tickets
Museum only: $35 first release; $40 thereafter
Full experience with drink or app at dinner: $70 first release; $75 full price
Premier members save an additional 20%
Non-member tickets:
Museum only: $45 first release; $50 thereafter
Full experience with drink or app at dinner: $80 first release; $85 full price
Space is limited and early booking is encouraged.
Inclusions:
All tickets include admission to the museum & exhibit.
Full experience tickets also include a drink or appetizer at dinner at Arden after the exhibit. Any additional food or drink will need to be ordered & paid separately.
Please note any dietary restrictions when signing up.