Color photo of an African American woman with an afro wearing a beaded halter top set against a blue background
Kwame Brathwaite. Untitled (Model Who Embraced Natural Hairstyles at AJASS Photoshoot), circa 1970, printed 2018. Pigmented inkjet print. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. © Kwame Brathwaite. (Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com)

Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

March 8, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Target Galleries
General Admission $20; Contributor Member+ Free (additional tickets $16); Youth 17 and under Free

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“Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is a groundbreaking exhibition that marks the first major showcase of the Dean Collection, owned by renowned musicians and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys.

Organized by the Brooklyn Museum, “Giants” highlights nearly 100 significant works by Black diasporic artists, including Gordon Parks, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Lorna Simpson, Amy Sherald, and more. The exhibition reflects the Deans’ passion for supporting established and emerging artists while fostering important dialogues about art, culture, and identity.

“Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is organized by Kimberli Gant, Curator, Modern and Contemporary Art, and Indira A. Abiskaroon, Curatorial Assistant, Modern and Contemporary Art, Brooklyn Museum.

Individual tickets go on sale February 14. Mia members at the Contributor level and above can reserve tickets early starting February 1.


For school and university group tours of “Giants,” please submit a tour request form.

 

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Visitor Guides

Teachers Guide

Use this guide in your classroom before visiting the museum or in the galleries during a self-guided visit. It highlights selected artworks that illustrate each of the exhibition’s main themes.

Exhibition Guide: Children Ages 5+

Explore the exhibition together by looking, thinking, and discussing artworks and ideas. Use the questions in this guide to inspire conversation—pick and choose which ones are right for you.

Exhibition Guide: Teens

This guide is a tool to help teenagers explore the exhibition. Experience each room of the exhibition with the corresponding portion of the guide.

Exhibition Guide: Adults

This guide is designed for adults to use as they explore the exhibition. It offers suggestions, prompts, and important context that may provide useful information as you experience this special exhibition.

Kwame Brathwaite. Untitled (Model Who Embraced Natural Hairstyles at AJASS Photoshoot), circa 1970, printed 2018. Pigmented inkjet print. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. © Kwame Brathwaite. (Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com)