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The Brooklyn Museum Hosts Annual Artist’s Ball Honoring Designer Iris van Herpen

May 12, 2026
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The Brooklyn Museum Hosts Annual Artist’s Ball Honoring Designer Iris van Herpen

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The Brooklyn Museum held its annual Artist’s Ball on May 12, 2026, featuring a high-profile event dedicated to fashion designer Iris van Herpen. The gala attracted a significant crowd of industry professionals and fashion-focused attendees, highlighting the intersection of cultural institutions and the luxury fashion sector as a key driver for museum engagement and public interest.

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