Culture lovers, hit the group chat! Hip-hop and R&B royalty are bringing serious visual heat to the Circle City. Power couple Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys are bringing their world-class Dean Collection to the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The historic Giants exhibition at Newfields opens September 19, 2026, and runs through February 28, 2027, taking over the entire fourth floor.

Featuring roughly 130 monumental pieces, this showcase celebrates Black creative genius through three transformative thematic chapters:

• On the Shoulders of Giants: Honoring the pioneering legends who paved the path.
• Giant Conversations: A raw, unfiltered exploration of Black joy, community, and resilience.
• Giant Presence: Larger-than-life, monumental visual works that command the space.

The exhibit spotlights powerhouse Black diasporic icons, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Gordon Parks, Amy Sherald, Kehinde Wiley, and Nick Cave.

Why This Exhibition Matters to Our Community

For the Midwest, hosting this collection isn’t just another museum opening but a massive cultural movement. For generations, Black art has been sidelined in traditional spaces. Having two globally recognized Black cultural titans bring world-renowned masterpieces directly to Indianapolis gives local youth and creators the opportunity to see themselves reflected in high-art institutions. The Giants exhibition at Newfields reclaims space, amplifies our history, and reminds the Midwest that our stories are worthy of the grandest stages.

Plan Your Visit

• Dates: September 19, 2026 – February 28, 2027
• Location: 4th Floor, IMA at Newfields (Indianapolis, IN)
• Tickets: Keep your eyes locked on the official Newfields portal for drop dates and VIP opening week passes.

Don’t miss history in the making!