#oyyo

Today, artist Deborah Kass joined Museum staff to wrap her iconic yellow “OY/YO” sculpture to show solidarity with Ukraine and its diasporic communities worldwide fighting for sovereignty and democratic freedom. Kass hailed “Glory to Ukraine” as she reflected on her grandparents, who were from a small Jewish community near Kyiv. Her activation aligns with her original motivation in creating this sculpture—to connect communities and to see our commonalities. We thank the community member who reached out to the artist with this suggestion to activate our sculpture. The fabric wrapping is a nod to the late Christo, the Bulgarian-born artist who famously wrapped cultural monuments and buildings in fabric, notably the Reichstag Building in Germany and the Gates in New York City’s Central Park.

If you're looking for ways to #StandWithUkraine, the following organizations are working to provide resources, essential supplies, shelter and safety for people in Ukraine:

Amnesty International is helping internally displaced populations and refugees, monitor and investigate human rights violations, and defend individuals likely to be targeted, like human rights defenders, journalists and LGBTQI+ Ukrainians. Donate.

Doctors Without Borders provides treatments for various regional diseases and medical problems. Donate.

Global Empowerment Mission is focusing primarily on relocation programs along with support of short term vital necessities. Donate.

Nova Ukraine provides civilians with everything from baby food and hygiene products to clothes and household supplies. Donate.

OutRight Action is helping support LGBTQI+ groups and organizations on the ground, setting up shelters, and providing safety for citizens. All donations made to OutRight will go directly to the cause. Donate.

Revived Soldiers Ukraine funds medication and medical supplies for army hospitals on the front line. Donate.

The Ukrainian Red Cross aids refugees in training doctors. Donate.

Roll call! 📣

Who’s headed to #FirstSaturdaysBkM this afternoon? Some reminders for you:

👉 First Saturday is free, but you must RSVP in advance 👉 No ticket? Consider an afternoon visit to Thierry Mugler: Couturissime, then stick around 👉 A limited number of tickets *may* be available on site depending on capacity 👉 Coat check is available on a first-come, first-served basis

Sun’s out, tongues out! Even our furry friends in Brooklyn are enjoying summer on the Plaza.

We love any opportunity to dedicate #MyBkM to our four-legged neighbors.

Between Bike-to-Work Day, Yoga on the Stoop, logging miles on long runs, and more, we are happy to be your starting place or finish line. 

We see you all getting and staying active lately. Continue tagging us on your adventures through Brooklyn with #MyBkM and see what we have planned in the coming weeks: https://bit.ly/3hiILZx

A special #mybkm to say happy Father’s day to all of the incredible Dad and Father figures out there! We’re so thankful for you <3 

We made an exception to our “no touching the art” rule for @berniesanders since he is the art. See the few lucky visitors that got to meet him while he was checking off his Inauguration day to-do list. 

We’re so happy to see all of you out and about enjoying spring! Why not spend your lunch break with us this week? There’s always great company outside (and inside!) the Brooklyn Museum.#mybkm