Fred Tomaselli’s Paint, Pills and Plant Book Cut-Outs

See twenty years of Fred Tomaselli’s kaleidoscopic, resin-coated collages at the Brooklyn Museum next month. The Brooklyn-based painter has some pulsating arteries, strange birds and multiplying eyes to show you. Fred Tomaselli, Oct 8 – Jan 2, Brooklyn Museum

‘Brave Brooklyn’ Funds ‘Space’ Program

This evening see the opening of Brave Brooklyn, a silent art auction to benefit the Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn. Featuring pieces by artists including Richard Serra, Fred Tomaselli and Skewville, the week-long exhibition is intended to support the non-profit’s mission of enhancing existing parks and developing new ones in Greenpoint and Williamsburg. Online bidding, which starts at $75 on up to $3000, will be finished with a closing reception next Friday.

“Brave Brooklyn,” December 4 – 11, 30 Nassau Avenue at Dobbin Street, Brooklyn