Last week, some well-known figures in art and architecture, film and fashion, politics and philanthropy were celebrating the night of the influence of contemporary art in Los Angeles, and others’ influence on it. The institution’s spring party, in partnership with Bvlgari, gathers key figures from Los Angeles in the art, culture and philanthropy of contemporary people in Geffen to celebrate three “Moca Legends”: Chicago artists and professors Theaster gatewhose spiritually directed works estimate the black space; Frank GehryThe legendary Canadian-American architect was recognized for postmodern subversion; as well as entrepreneurs and philanthropists Wendy Schmidt. After the filmmaker Ava Duvernayactresses and activists Jane Fonda and speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi Introduced the winner of the night, the Grammy-nominated rapper Tierra Whack Fill the crowd with songs from the album Whipping from the world and Whip the world.
Of course, they are not the only step ahead. That night, more than 600 artists, customers and cultural promoters and vibrators gathered to listen to the MOCA director Johanna BurtonMOCA chair Maria Seferian Before the sunset and its background, these three winners mastered the artistic profound connective ability. The evening also included a ritual process led by Japanese drum band Taikoproject and a special view of the Danish Icelandic artist Olafur EliassonThe latest exhibition “Olafur Eliasson: Open.”
The artist was discovered Doug Aitken,,,,, Refik Anadol,,,,, Andrea Bowers and Marcel Alcaláincluding many others. philanthropist Edythe Broad and Jarl Mohn Join the Chairman of the MOCA Board of Directors Carolyn Clark Powers and vice chairman Eugenio López Alonsoas including Josh Hutcherson,,,,, Sarah Paulson and Alexandra Hedison Take turns on the carpet. and LACMA CEO Michael Gowan Celebrate with the mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass and Realreal founder and former CEO Julie Wainwright.
Like the best art parties, DJ suits and desserts end the celebration. “Art is about living a lifetime, allowing itself to enjoy its talent and then reproduce,” Gates said as he turned around. All in all, the party raised more than $3.1 million, which would help ensure that the impact of MOCA can be multiplied by the same exponential increase.
Ava Duvernay, Nancy Pelosi, Johanna Burton, Theaster Gates, Frank Gehry, Wendy Schmidt, and Maria Seferian
Karyn Kohl and Sarah Paulson
Josh Hutcherson
Alexandra Hedison and Sarah Paulson
Theaster gate
Jason Swartz and Conor Tingley
Julie Wainwright
Katherine Ross, Michael Govan, Estella Provas, Eugenio Lopez, Anal Taft, Celesta Hodge and Maria Seferian
Andrea Bowers
Nancy Pelosi, Johanna Burton and Karen Bass
Pia Mehta
Ava Duvernay and Frank Gehry
EfsunErkılıç and Refik Anadol
Marcel Alcalá and Carlye Packer
Mary Weatherford, Zoe Ryan and Jair Moon
Viktoria Modesta
Olafur Eliasson
Nadya Tolokonnikova, Jane Fonda and Edythe Broad
Carolyn Clark Powers and Maria Seferian
Terri Smooke and Estella Provas
