Happening Now: BAM's Annual Silent Auction

Anyone who lives in Brooklyn and doesn't regularly go to BAM for a play, performance or movie simply isn't getting the most out of the borough. What other arts institution hosts both experimental opera and screenings of Die Hard (followed by a Q&A with Alan Rickman)!? Well, now they're holding another event worthy of a quick trip to Fort Greene: their annual Silent Auction.

If you haven't guessed already, one of the reasons BAM is able to produce so many innovative programs at reasonable prices is because they rely on donations. So if you're feeling charitable, check out some of the art up for auction, including pieces by Cindy Sherman, Richard Serra, Nan Goldin, Glen Ligon, Mickalene Thomas, Nate Lowman and several other emerging Brooklyn artists.

"Plate Distortion II," by Brooklyn-native Tauba Auerbach (pictured way up above) has already sold, but you still have until April 22 to get your bid in on most of the other offerings. You don't even have to be wealthy to take home something great. We're contemplating placing our bids on Michael De Lucia's "Cylinder (Violet)" or maybe Matthew Jensen's "On the way to, #14." 

Regardless, Check out the entire auction online and stop by BAM to see what's on display in the lobby. Get your culture on, people!