Ryan Coogler & Mary Corse Honored at LACMA Art+Film Gala
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Event: the LACMA Art + Film Gala
Date: November 1st
Chairs: Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio
Meaning: This is the last gala before the museum opens its new Peter Zumthor-designed building next spring.
Purpose: To highlight the connection between film and visual art, and to raise funds for LACMA’s programming (film, exhibitions, acquisitions, and education).
Last Year’s Success: The 2023 gala raised $6.4 million, the most prosperous ever.
Past Honorees: Baz Luhrmann and Simone Leigh.
Past Attendees: Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian, Laura Dern, Viola Davis, Andrew Garfield, Sarah Paulson, and Charli XCX (who performed).
* Featured Artist (in the image): mary Corse (photographed by indah datou).