Brooklyn Museum Celebrates 'A NEW REPUBLIC' Exhibition at Target First Saturday Today

Today, May 2, Target First Saturday celebrates the special exhibition Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic, with artists and performers who introduce new and alternative representations of the black experience into art and history. Highlights include DJ sets by Juliana Huxtable and Total Freedom, a vogue dance showcase, a screening of Kehinde Wiley: An Economy of Grace, and much more.

Brooklyn Museum's Target First Saturday events attract thousands of visitors to free art and entertainment programs each month. Some Target First Saturday programs have limited space and are ticketed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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5 p.m. Music: Chargaux performs original compositions that update the reputation of classical instruments and the people who play them.

*6 p.m. Curator Talk: Eugenie Tsai, John and Barbara Vogelstein Curator of Contemporary Art, explores the artworks on view in the exhibition Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic.

*6:30-8 p.m. Hands-On Art: Sculpt an ornate three-dimensional frame, inspired by Kehinde Wiley's work.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Pop-Up Gallery Talks: Lively, ten-minute talks about the representation of identity in portraits throughout the Museum. Look for Museum Guides wearing an orange "Pop-Up Gallery Talks" button.

7 p.m. Music: Interdisciplinary artist and DJ Juliana Huxtable spins her unique blend of cyborg, priestess, and witch beats.

7 p.m. Film: Kehinde Wiley: An Economy of Grace (Jeffrey Dupre, 2014, 38 min.) follows Wiley's artistic process from concept to canvas as he develops his portrait series of African American women. Followed by a talkback with the director.

8-10 p.m. Interactive Space: Browntourage, a production duo that bridges entertainment and activism, presents a range of interactive activities that explore Kehinde Wiley's interest in representation, including a DJ set by Total Freedom, a vogue dance showcase, pop-up shops, and a photobooth inspired by the artist's portraits.

8:30 p.m. Dance: Performance and visual arts company Art of Legohn explores pan-African cultural identity through contemporary dance, hip-hop, and dancehall. The company presents Leaders of the New School, inspired by Wiley's work.

9 p.m. Music: Queer multidisciplinary hip-hop artist Zebra Katz's rap is influenced by elements of LGBTQ ball culture.

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Museum admission is free from 5 to 11 p.m. and includes entrance to galleries and events. Programs are subject to change without notice. For more information, visit www.brooklynmuseum.org. Museum galleries are open until 11 p.m. Parking is a flat rate of $5 from 5 to 11 p.m.

Pictured: Chargaux. Photo by Richard Corman.

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