Iris van Herpen's Couture as Living Systems at Brooklyn Museum

The Brooklyn Museum is gearing up to present 'Iris Van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses' from May 16 to December 6, 2026. This important exhibition will display over 140 pieces from the Dutch designer's haute couture collection, alongside modern art, design objects, scientific artifacts, and natural history items like coral, fossils, and skeletons. The show will explore themes of nature, starting with water as 'the origin of life' and moving from tiny details to grander concepts. Van Herpen focuses on materials rather than just shapes, blending handcrafting, digital tech, and scientific work. Attendees will feel the vibe of her studio, featuring microscopes and a soundscape by Salvador Breed, while 'Radical Softness' highlights the significance of touch and connectedness.