Museum Excursion – Brooklyn Museum: Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture
Feb 5, 2012 - 12:00 pm
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238
This exhibit charts the largely unexplored role that sexual identity has played in the making of modern art. Organized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, the show highlights contributions of both closeted and open gays and lesbians, beginning at end of 19th century. The exhibit includes paintings, photography, films and installation art. You don’t want to miss this exhibition highlighting homosexuality and tracing some of the ways that “same sex” desire has been manifested in 19th /20th century portraiture. Docent guided tour.
Hosted by the CBST Mishpachah. All of CBST and friends are invited to join them at this truly unique exhibit.
Sunday, February 5, 12 – 2pm
Cost: Seniors: $15, Adults: $19 (charge set by Brooklyn Museum)
Advance registration required by January 31st - Seniors register here / Adults register here .
