Star-Studded Brooklyn Artists Ball 2024 Honors Titus Kaphar, Featuring Performances by Little Simz and Swizz Beatz

April 10, 2024

The Brooklyn Museum's iconic Beaux Arts Court was transformed into a stunning celebration of art and philanthropy on Tuesday, April 9th, as the 2024 Brooklyn Artists Ball honored the remarkable career of artist Titus Kaphar. The annual fundraising event brought together luminaries from the art world, Hollywood, and beyond to pay tribute to Kaphar's groundbreaking work.

(L-R) **Gina Aldisert**, **Rona Citrin**, **Carla Shen**, **Elizabeth Kahane**, **Barbara Volgelstein**, **Asahi Pompey**, **Jane Hait**, **Sasha Bass**, **Steve Guttman**, **Ellen Taubman**, **Marley Lewis** and **Jonathan Rosen** attend the 2024 Brooklyn Artists Ball made possible by Dior at Brooklyn Museum on April 09, 2024 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Dior)

The evening began with a captivating performance by the Brooklyn United Music and Arts Program, whose marching band proudly carried flags depicting Kaphar's artworks. As guests mingled during the cocktail hour, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation for the night ahead.

**Little Simz** performs onstage during the 2024 Brooklyn Artists Ball made possible by Dior at Brooklyn Museum on April 09, 2024 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Dior)

Dinner, served in the grand Beaux Arts Court, was a feast for the senses, with decor inspired by Kaphar's most iconic pieces. The guest list read like a who's who of the art and entertainment worlds, with attendees including Dior Women's Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri, actresses Rosamund Pike, Naomi Watts, Antonia Gentry, Kristine Froseth, Rebecca Hall, Aria Mia Loberti, and Isabelle Fuhrman, actors Thomas Doherty and Morgan Spector, and renowned artist Mickalene Thomas.

**Swizz Beatz** performs during the 2024 Brooklyn Artists Ball made possible by Dior at Brooklyn Museum on April 09, 2024 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Dior)

The night's musical performances were equally unforgettable, with rapper and actor Little Simz delivering a powerful set that brought the crowd to its feet. The evening culminated in an electrifying After Party, headlined by producer, rapper, and Brooklyn Museum Trustee Swizz Beatz, ensuring that the celebration of Titus Kaphar's artistry continued well into the night.

(L-R) **Titus Kaphar** and **Anne Pasternak** attend the 2024 Brooklyn Artists Ball made possible by Dior at Brooklyn Museum on April 09, 2024 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Dior)

The 2024 Brooklyn Artists Ball not only honored the extraordinary work of Titus Kaphar but also highlighted the Brooklyn Museum's ongoing commitment to championing visionary artists and bringing together diverse communities in celebration of creativity and philanthropy.