Exhibits & Programs
“The idea is not to live forever; it is to create something that will.”
- Andy Warhol
Hebru Brand Studios: Power Duo '98
Vinyl Collectible Set
LIL WONDA – 17"
SUPA – 15.5"
Discover the artistry and craftsmanship of this limited Hebru Brand Studios Vinyl Set, designed for collectors who appreciate bold, imaginative characters brought to life in stunning detail.
- LIL WONDA stands tall at 17", exuding a commanding presence with intricate detailing and a vibrant finish that captures its playful yet dynamic essence.
- SUPA, slightly more compact at 15.5", is designed to complement LIL WONDA with a unique silhouette and equally compelling design.
Each figure is crafted from high-quality vinyl, a durable and versatile material prized in the world of designer figures for its ability to achieve smooth surfaces and sharp, clean lines. Vinyl figures are cherished for their ability to bring pop culture, art, and design into collectible form, bridging the gap between toys and sculpture.
This Limited Edition set of 150 ensures exclusivity, making it a must-have for discerning collectors. These figures are not sold individually and are available only as a set, making this an extraordinary addition to any collection.
"Life-transforming ideas have always come to me through books."
- bell hooks
Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys celebrates selections from the world-class collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys.
Giants illustrates 100 works by nearly 40 multigenerational Black American, African, and African diasporic artists in the Dean Collection, hand-picked and curated by the Brooklyn Museum for a major exhibition of the same name.
The book also features an exclusive conversation between curator Kimberli Gant and Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, as well as interviews with ten legendary artists: Derrick Adams; Kwame Brathwaite’s son, Kwame Samori Brathwaite; Jordan Casteel; Nick Cave; Titus Kaphar; Ebony G. Patterson; Jamel Shabazz; Amy Sherald; Mickalene Thomas; and Kehinde Wiley.
Both book and exhibition bring together these ‘giants’ of the art world to embody and highlight the Deans’ collecting philosophy: ‘by the artist, for the artist, with the people.’
Featured artists : Nina Chanel Abney; Derrick Adams; Radcliffe Bailey; Ernie Barnes; Jean-Michel Basquiat; Jarvis Boyland; Kwame Brathwaite; Jordan Casteel; Nick Cave; Hassan Hajjaj; Barkley L. Hendricks; Arthur Jafa; Titus Kaphar; Jerome Lagarrigue; Deana Lawson; Esther Mahlangu; Meleko Mokgosi; Odili Donald Odita; Toyin Ojih Odutola; Zohra Opoku; Frida Orupabo; Gordon Parks; Ebony G. Patterson; Deborah Roberts; Tschabalala Self; Jamel Shabazz; Amy Sherald; Malick Sidibé; Lorna Simpson; Sanlé Sory; Vaughn Spann; Henry Taylor; Hank Willis Thomas; Mickalene Thomas; Kehinde Wiley; Qualeasha Wood; Kennedy Yanko; and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye.
"Growing is the result of learning."
-Malcolm X