Cowboys in Brooklyn, a show by Bradley Theodore, reimagines the myth of the American cowboy through the lens of contemporary urban life. Rooted in Theodore’s signature skeletal iconography, the exhibition explores identity, resilience, and individuality, bridging the grit of the Wild West with the cultural dynamism of Brooklyn.

This body of work challenges traditional notions, transforming the cowboy into a universal symbol of self-expression, vulnerability, and reinvention. Through bold color and raw form, Theodore invites viewers to confront the duality of myth and mortality, celebrating both legend and lived experience.

By placing the cowboy within Brooklyn’s diverse, ever-evolving landscape, the exhibition reflects on belonging, cultural hybridity, and the enduring human desire to define one’s own narrative. Cowboys in Brooklyn is a tribute to creators, and modern-day pioneers forging identity in a world without frontiers.

• Daytime 12-7: exhibit

• Evening 7-11: DJ and dancing (see below)

Artist In Residence

To further tug on the themes of Brooklyn Cowboy, the exhibit will appropriately take place in Texas at Kintsugi Ranch, now home of long time friend Adrian Grenier whom he knew back in the day when they both lived in…you guessed it…Brooklyn.

Theodore will spend 2 weeks in residence on Kintsugi Ranch, sleeping under the stars, imbedded within the culture where he will create original works inspired by his immersive experience amongst the animals, wildlife and farm experience.

About the Artist

Bradley Theodore is a Turks and Caicos–born contemporary artist who launched his career in New York City after working in tech and design. With roots in graphic design, he gained recognition for vibrant skeletal murals of pop culture and fashion icons across NYC streets.

Now an internationally known, multi-disciplinary artist, Theodore creates colorful, skeletal portraits that explore memory, emotion, and the tension between fame and mortality. His work appears globally—from large-scale murals in cities like Tokyo, Paris, and Milan to sold-out exhibitions in London, Tokyo, and New York.

A prominent figure in the art and fashion scene, he has collaborated with major brands and institutions including the US Open, Google (Artist in Residence), PUMA, LEGO, and others, as well as being featured in the Tribeca Film Festival documentary Becoming: Bradley Theodore.

DJ duo Dirty Texans

Dirty Texan’s are Brothers Danny (born in England) and Johnny Kongos (born in S. Africa) and Now based in Austin, blend a variety of cultural influences to make original music built on old-time, bluegrass, and outlaw country, while also flipping archival recordings into something electronic, textured, and unexpectedly emotional. You could call it a DJ duo, but that doesn’t really land. It’s live, improvised, Danny on guitar, Johnny on keys, and every set shifts depending on the night.