{"id":3639,"date":"2025-04-11T13:28:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T13:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2025\/04\/11\/inside-the-bronx-museum-gala-hot-art-and-a-seriously-cool-crowd\/"},"modified":"2025-04-11T13:29:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T13:29:04","slug":"inside-the-bronx-museum-gala-hot-art-and-a-seriously-cool-crowd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2025\/04\/11\/inside-the-bronx-museum-gala-hot-art-and-a-seriously-cool-crowd\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside The Bronx Museum Gala: Hot Art and a Seriously Cool Crowd"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ebony G Patterson with Jeffrey Meris. Photo: Claudio Papapietro<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s been a busy week for the art world\u2019s see-and-be-seen set! While some of art and philanthropy\u2019s best and brightest spent Monday evening at the Met\u2019s Temple of Dendur raising funds for the YoungArts gala<\/a>, other cultural and philanthropic luminaries gathered at Tribeca Rooftop for The Bronx Museum of the Arts\u2019 annual gilded get-together and art auction. So many spring parties, so little time\u2026<\/p>\n

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This year, the Bronx Museum\u2019s gala honored Futura<\/a><\/b> (less-commonly known as Leonard McGurr), who received the Trailblazer Award presented by artist Zephyr<\/b>; MacArthur \u201cGenius\u201d Ebony G. Patterson<\/a><\/b>, who received the Visionary Award presented by MCA Denver chief curator Miranda Lash<\/a><\/b>; and multidisciplinary artist Abbott Stillman<\/a><\/b>, who received the Bronx Creative Vanguard Award presented by gallerist Brigitte Mulholland<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n

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SEE ALSO: Art Icons Hit the Whitney for a First Look at Amy Sherald\u2019s \u2018American Sublime\u2019 <\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Lest anyone forget that this stylish soir\u00e9e is also a fundraiser, the always-anticipated live auction was helmed by Sotheby\u2019s dynamic Kimberly Pirtle<\/a><\/b> and featured works by Awol Erizku<\/a><\/b>, Gamaliel Rodr\u00edguez<\/b>, Stillman and FUTURA, plus an exclusive studio visit with artist Rashid Johnson<\/a><\/b>. All told, the gala raised over $800,000 to support the museum\u2019s mission of championing artists whose identities have been historically marginalized while engaging audiences in the Bronx. (FYI: The museum is currently mid-renovation<\/a>, but the north wing is still open\u2014and worth a visit.)<\/p>\n

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Kimberly Pirtle at the podium. Photo: Claudio Papapietro<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And now, the guest list. Among the artists spotted: John Ahearn<\/a><\/b>, Brian Donnelly<\/a><\/b> (a.k.a. KAWS<\/a>, also seen that night at the YoungArts gala), Awol Erizku, Nate Lewis<\/a><\/b>, Wardell Milan<\/a><\/b>, Halim Flowers<\/a><\/b>, Reverend Joyce McDonald<\/a><\/b>, Angel Otero<\/a><\/b>, Jos\u00e9 Parl\u00e1<\/b> and Lee Quinones<\/a><\/b>. Also in the mix: filmmakers Henry Chalfant<\/a><\/b> and Charlie Ahearn<\/a><\/b> (who\u2019s been everywhere lately), rapper Joey Bada$$<\/b>, curator Amy Rosenblum-Mart\u00edn<\/b>, gallerists Rachel Uffner<\/a><\/b>, Sam Gordon<\/a><\/b> and Monique Meloche<\/a><\/b>, art advisor Rachel Cole<\/a><\/b>, Jasmine Tsou<\/a><\/b> of Lisson Gallery, and on the philanthropic side, Karen Patterson<\/a><\/b> of Ruth Arts and Kyle Croft<\/a><\/b> of Visual AIDS.<\/p>\n

The night wrapped with a lively afterparty featuring a dazzling performance by R&B star Amber Mark<\/a><\/b> (who\u2019s opening for Sabrina Carpenter this fall) and a high-octane set by DJ Pete Butta<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n

Charlie Ahern, FUTURA and John Ahearn<\/h3>\n
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Charlie Ahern, FUTURA and John Ahearn. Photo: Claudio Papapietro<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

KAWS<\/h3>\n
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KAWS. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Amy Rosenblum-Mart\u00edn and Robin Cembalest<\/h3>\n
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Amy Rosenblum-Mart\u00edn and Robin Cembalest. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

FUTURA<\/h3>\n
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FUTURA. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Abbott Stillman and Lila Stillman<\/h3>\n
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Abbott Stillman and Lila Stillman. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Awol Erizku<\/h3>\n
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Awol Erizku. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Annie Taylor<\/h3>\n
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Annie Taylor. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Charlie Ahern, Kathleen Chalfant, Henry Chalfant and Martha Cooper<\/h3>\n
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Charlie Ahern, Kathleen Chalfant, Henry Chalfant and Martha Cooper. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Amber Mark<\/h3>\n
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Amber Mark. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stevie Garvey and Angela Kunicky<\/h3>\n
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Stevie Garvey and Angela Kunicky. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Joey Bada$$<\/h3>\n
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Joey Bada$$. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jeffrey Meris and Kim Dacres<\/h3>\n
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Jeffrey Meris and Kim Dacres. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Zhyell Ranch, Joyce McDonald, Sam Gordon and Kyle Croft<\/h3>\n
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Zhyell Ranch, Joyce McDonald, Sam Gordon and Kyle Croft. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Soull Ogun, Dynasty Ogun and Joey Bada$$<\/h3>\n
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Soull Ogun, Dynasty Ogun and Joey Bada$$. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ebony G Patterson.<\/h3>\n
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Ebony G Patterson. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Joseph Mizzi<\/h3>\n
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Joseph Mizzi. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

John Ahearn, David Antonio Cruz and Juanita Lanzo<\/h3>\n
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John Ahearn, David Antonio Cruz and Juanita Lanzo. Bre Johnson\/BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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