Robert Downey Jr. Raves About Johnny Depp’s NYC Art Exhibit
Robert Downey Jr. recently took to social media to show his love and support for his longtime friend Johnny Depp’s latest artistic venture. On October 9, the Iron Man star shared a video of himself attending Johnny’s immersive art exhibit, A Bunch of Stuff, which is currently running at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood.
In his Instagram post, Robert, 59, expressed his admiration for Johnny’s work. “Wow… Don’t miss A Bunch of Stuff now on exhibition at the Starrett-[Lehigh] Building in NYC. My brother JD is an artist through and through, no surprise, just delight,” he wrote, tagging Johnny.
The video showed glimpses of the exhibit’s artwork while music from Johnny’s band, Hollywood Vampires, played in the background. Robert, clearly impressed, started the video with excitement: “That’s my boy! Alright, let’s take a look at the show,” he said before exploring the gallery. At one point, he even blew a playful kiss to the camera.
This public display of friendship comes just days after Johnny returned the favor, praising Robert’s recent Broadway debut in McNeal. Johnny attended a performance of the play at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre and shared his thoughts on Instagram, calling his friend “brilliant” and urging others to see the show.
“Most fortunate to witness my dear, brilliant friend Bob Downey and the superb cast of ‘McNeal’ last night at @lctheater. Outstanding! Go see it if you can!!!” Depp wrote in his post.
The two Hollywood legends have a long-standing friendship, supporting each other through thick and thin. Earlier this year, Johnny congratulated Robert after his big win at the 2024 Academy Awards for Oppenheimer. Johnny shared throwback photos of them together at the 2011 Golden Globes on his Instagram Stories, writing, “Congrats to my dear friend.”
Johnny’s exhibit in NYC, A Bunch of Stuff, showcases artwork dating back to his early 20s, along with personal artifacts and memorabilia from his homes and art studios. “Through the magic and madness of life, art has been my sanctuary,” he said in a statement to PEOPLE.
“These pieces, born of different stages of my journey are a residue of a life lived. Creation is not always a comfortable process, but for me it’s a necessary one,” he added.
