Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz walk Hoda Kotb through their new art exhibit called “Giants” at the Brooklyn Museum. They talk about the Dean family legacy and their goal to inspires others to be collectors of culture.
Qualeasha was interviewed by Hoda Kotb and highlighted as one of the youngest artists in the exhibition, speaking on the early influence of embroidery and weaving within the artist's family, noting the impact it had on her current practice.
Organized by Kimberli Gant, Curator, Modern and Contemporary Art, and Indira A. Abiskaroon, Curatorial Assistant, Modern and Contemporary Art, Brooklyn Museum, the exhibition runs from 10 February - 7 July 2024.
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““Giants” refers to several aspects of the Dean Collection: the renown of legendary artists, the impact of canon-expanding contemporary artists, and the monumental works by such creators as Derrick Adams, Arthur Jafa, and Meleko Mokgosi. The term also evokes the strength of the bonds between the Deans and the artists they support, and among the artists themselves. Along with examining these links and legacies, the exhibition will encourage “giant conversations” inspired by the works on view—critiquing society and celebrating Blackness.”
