News | ‘Sculpting the senses’ opens at the Brooklyn Museum in New York

On May 11th, 2026, Iris van Herpen and the Brooklyn Museum celebrated the opening of Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses, marking the exhibition’s North American debut following its record-breaking presentation at Kunsthal Rotterdam.

The evening brought together leading figures across fashion, art, film and music. Coco Rocha wore the Hybrid Holism Strapless Dress, Peggy Gou the Dichotomy Cape Dress and Karen Gillan the Harmonia Micro Dress, reflecting the exhibition’s exploration of the intersection between haute couture, science and innovation.