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Dia Art Foundation's Gala Pre-Election Mood: A Mix of Emotions and Reflections
The Dia Art Foundation's 50th-anniversary gala, held just hours before the New York polls opened, was a moment for contemplation. Guests like artists Shinique Smith and Kohshin Finley, photographer Jeff Vespa, writer Hilton Als, and Camille Henrot engaged in conversations about the pre-election atmosphere. The evening's tone ranged from dazed and confused to defiant, as attendees grappled with uncertainty.
Discussion centered around art's potential to provide a moment of distraction or focus during trying times. Artists like Senga Nengudi and Ed Ruscha were honored, with tributes acknowledging their contributions to the creative world. Camille Henrot emphasized the importance of artists using their voices to promote hope and freedom, despite uncertainties about the future.
Source: https://www.artnews.com/list/art-news/news/lacma-dia-creative-time-art-film-galas-presidential-election-mood-1234723044/
The Dia Art Foundation's 50th-anniversary gala, held just hours before the New York polls opened, was a moment for contemplation. Guests like artists Shinique Smith and Kohshin Finley, photographer Jeff Vespa, writer Hilton Als, and Camille Henrot engaged in conversations about the pre-election atmosphere. The evening's tone ranged from dazed and confused to defiant, as attendees grappled with uncertainty.
Discussion centered around art's potential to provide a moment of distraction or focus during trying times. Artists like Senga Nengudi and Ed Ruscha were honored, with tributes acknowledging their contributions to the creative world. Camille Henrot emphasized the importance of artists using their voices to promote hope and freedom, despite uncertainties about the future.
Source: https://www.artnews.com/list/art-news/news/lacma-dia-creative-time-art-film-galas-presidential-election-mood-1234723044/