Brooklyn Museum Debuts Iris van Herpen Retrospective Highlighting Intersection of Technology and Couture

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The Brooklyn Museum opens “Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses” on May 16, a mid-career retrospective marking the designer’s 19th year. Curated by Matthew Yokobosky, the exhibition showcases van Herpen’s integration of 3D printing, biomaterials, and collaborative research. Featuring innovations like a bioluminescent algae dress, the show emphasizes cross-disciplinary partnerships between fashion, science, and philosophy to drive sustainable material development.





