If you love art that feels like it’s from another planet, you have to clear your calendar! In May 2026, the Brooklyn Museum is hosting the North American debut of a truly dreamlike show: Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses. With over 140 couture pieces on display, this Iris van Herpen exhibition is way more than just a fashion show—it’s a deep dive into how science and style collide.
What makes her work so unique is her obsession with digital fabrication. We’re talking about 3D-printed dresses and laser-cut meshes that look like they’re floating or unaffected by gravity. Instead of just using fabric, she uses layered polymers and translucent synthetics to create garments that ripple and move like living organisms. It’s honestly hard to tell where the “clothing” ends and “architecture” begins.
The Brooklyn Museum has always been a go-to for incredible fashion, but this exhibition is special because it highlights the actual mechanics of making these pieces. You can see the hand-pleating and experimental bonding techniques up close, proving that digital fabrication can be just as soul-stirring as traditional art. If you want to see the future of design, this is it!
