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).