Nina Simone — the legendary singer and activist whose artistry took her around the globe — grew up in a modest, three-room clapboard home in Tryon, North Carolina.
In 2017, after years of vacancy and decay, four Black artists, conceptual artist Adam Pendleton, sculptor and painter Rashid Johnson, collagist and filmmaker Ellen Gallagher, and abstract artist Julie Mehretu, joined forces to purchase Simone’s childhood home for $95,000 to save it from demolition. It has since been declared a national treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is now the focus of a benefit auction led by Pace Gallery.
The Nina Simone Childhood Home Benefit Auction will feature 11 contemporary artworks and benefit the Nina Simone Childhood Home preservation project spearheaded by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The auction will be co-curated by Pendleton and tennis champion, entrepreneur and arts patron Venus Williams.
In 2017, after years of vacancy and decay, four Black artists, conceptual artist Adam Pendleton, sculptor and painter Rashid Johnson, collagist and filmmaker Ellen Gallagher, and abstract artist Julie Mehretu, joined forces to purchase Simone’s childhood home for $95,000 to save it from demolition. It has since been declared a national treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is now the focus of a benefit auction led by Pace Gallery.
The Nina Simone Childhood Home Benefit Auction will feature 11 contemporary artworks and benefit the Nina Simone Childhood Home preservation project spearheaded by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The auction will be co-curated by Pendleton and tennis champion, entrepreneur and arts patron Venus Williams.
- 4/28/2023
- by Evan Nicole Brown
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Heidi Klum, Anna Wintour, Edward Enninful, Padma Lakshmi, Coco Rocha, Diplo, and Sydney Sweeney were among those gathered at the 22nd annual amfAR Gala New York at Cipriani Wall Street to pay tribute to legendary model and businesswoman Iman, renowned CEO and president of Pace Gallery Marc Glimcher, and award-winning playwright Matthew Lopez for their longstanding support of amfAR and their commitment to the fight against AIDS.
Iman Attends amfAR Gala New York
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The event raised over $1.4 million for amfAR’s lifesaving research programs.
Other guests included Frida Aason, Nina Agdal, Alanna Arrington, Madeleine Arthur, Alina Baikova, Tessa Barton, Luna Blaise, Alyssa Bossio, Cindy Bruna, Josie Canseco, Jack Brinkley Cook, Joy Corrigan, Ebonee Davis, Luke Eisner, Marianne Fonseca, Isabeli Fontana, Georgia Fowler, Ronja Furrer, Hanne Gaby, Ashley Haas, Ilfenesh Hadera, Ubah Hassan, Madison Headrick, Maya Henry, Rachel Hilbert, Elsa Hosk, Jacquelin Jablonski, Marjan Jonkman, Victoria Justice,...
Iman Attends amfAR Gala New York
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The event raised over $1.4 million for amfAR’s lifesaving research programs.
Other guests included Frida Aason, Nina Agdal, Alanna Arrington, Madeleine Arthur, Alina Baikova, Tessa Barton, Luna Blaise, Alyssa Bossio, Cindy Bruna, Josie Canseco, Jack Brinkley Cook, Joy Corrigan, Ebonee Davis, Luke Eisner, Marianne Fonseca, Isabeli Fontana, Georgia Fowler, Ronja Furrer, Hanne Gaby, Ashley Haas, Ilfenesh Hadera, Ubah Hassan, Madison Headrick, Maya Henry, Rachel Hilbert, Elsa Hosk, Jacquelin Jablonski, Marjan Jonkman, Victoria Justice,...
- 2/11/2020
- Look to the Stars
New York Fashion Week is back! Each year, the amfAR Gala New York kicks off a series of star-studded fashion week events in the Big Apple. On Wednesday night, celebs gathered around at the Cipriani Wall Street for the annual benefit gala, which puts a spotlight on those who have been making a major contribution to the fight against HIV/AIDS. This year's event is set to honor Iman, Marc Glimcher and Matthew Lopez, with musical performances by Charlie Puth and Sofi Tukker. Event chairs for the 2020 gala include supermodel Lily Aldridge, Oscar winner Adrien Brody, Bravo's Andy Cohen, DJ Diplo, as well as supermodel Heidi Klum, Pose star Billy Porter, and designer Michael Kors. Now that some of the...
- 2/6/2020
- E! Online
The amfAR Gala New York will take place on February 5 at Cipriani Wall Street, and will feature performances by Charlie Puth and Sofi Tukker.
The amfAR Gala New York serves as the unofficial kickoff to New York Fashion Week and honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS. This spectacular black-tie event will feature cocktails, a seated dinner, a live auction of luxury items, musical performances, and a special tribute to honorees Iman, Marc Glimcher and Matthew Lopez.
Event Chairs include Lily Aldridge, Andy Cohen, Diplo, Heidi Klum, Padma Lakshmi and many more.
Find out more here.
From: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/19543-charlie-puth-to-perform-at-amfar-gala-new-york
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The amfAR Gala New York serves as the unofficial kickoff to New York Fashion Week and honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS. This spectacular black-tie event will feature cocktails, a seated dinner, a live auction of luxury items, musical performances, and a special tribute to honorees Iman, Marc Glimcher and Matthew Lopez.
Event Chairs include Lily Aldridge, Andy Cohen, Diplo, Heidi Klum, Padma Lakshmi and many more.
Find out more here.
From: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/19543-charlie-puth-to-perform-at-amfar-gala-new-york
Related past articles Iman Honored at 22nd annual amfAR Gala New YorkStars Attend 18th Annual Night Before Party Benefiting MPTFElton John AIDS Foundation To Host Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party This Weekend
Advertise your company to our engaged yearly audience of...
- 1/31/2020
- Look to the Stars
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