Deborah Roberts and Kehinde Wiley feature in 'Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys'

The first major exhibition of the Dean Collection, 'Giants' showcases a focused selection from the musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys' world-class holdings. The Brooklyn Museum’s presentation spotlights works by Black diasporic artists, part of our ongoing efforts to expand the art-historical narrative. 

“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. Immense pieces—including the largest ever by Mokgosi—are paired with standouts such as Parks’s seminal photographs, Wiley’s revolutionary portraits, and Esther Mahlangu’s globe-bridging canvases.