Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, born Kasseem Dean, are art lovers. The couple has collected dozens of prestigious art works over the years and are hostin their first exhibition ever at the Brooklyn Museum. The exhibit is called “Giants” and marks their first major exhibition, highlighting works from black artists.
The exhibit features the work of Gordon Parks, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more artists, and focuses on Keys and Beatz’ philosophy: “Artists supporting artists.” “‘Giants’ refers to several aspects of the Dean Collection: the renown of legendary artists, the impact of canon-expanding contemporary artists,” reads the museum’s website. The exhibit is made up of 98 artworks, all made by Black America, African, and African diasporic artists.
“Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys have been among the most vocal advocates for Black creatives to support Black artists through their collecting, advocacy, and partnerships," said Shelby White and Leon Levy Director Anne Pasternak in a statement. "In the process, they have created one of the most important collections of contemporary art."
Per the Brooklyn Museum, the Deans have been collecting art for over 20 years, with the practice becoming one of their passions. The exhibit will be in display at the museum from a limited amount of time, from February 10th, to July 7th.
© GettyImagesAlicia Keys’ surprise London performance
Last December, Alicia Keys provided London commuters with the surprise of a lifetime by appearing St. Pancras International Station for an impromptu concert. Keys performed four of her most famous songs on a piano, including “Empire State of Mind,” “If I Ain't Got You” and “No One.”
The moment was immortalized by people’s cellphones, who recorded videos and took images of Keys’ performance.
