The Guggenheim’s 2026 Annual Benefit, Under the Oculus: A Celebration of Visionaries, Honored Artist Alex Katz and His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi

The Guggenheim commemorated its 2026 advantage, Under the Oculus: A Celebration of VisionariesThe yearly charity event honored His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabiand artist Alex KatzThe night paid an unique homage to the late Frank Gehry. The funds raised from Under the Oculus: A Celebration of Visionaries support the Guggenheims well-known exhibits, vibrant education programs, and the conservation of its collection and landmark structure.

Kept in the museums renowned Frank Lloyd Wrightdesigned rotunda, the occasion started with a mixed drink reception including an exhibit watching of Taryn Simon: Father Country I Do Love You J. Tomilson HillChair of the Board of Trustees opened the night with a welcome followed by Melissa Chiu, the freshly selected Director of the Guggenheim Museum, New York, who toasted to displaying artist Taryn Simon and presented a celebratory video salute to Alex Katz, whose exceptional contributions to the cultural landscape show the Guggenheims withstanding dedication to creative development. Katzs relationship with the Guggenheim was sealed through the landmark 20222023 retrospective Alex Katz: Gatheringa specifying chapter in the museums engagement with postwar American painting. Beyond his prominent practice, Katz is appreciated for his longstanding assistance of the cultural neighborhood through cross-disciplinary partnerships, philanthropy, and advocacy for fellow artists.

Later on at night, Wendy Fisher, President of the Board of Trustees, then made a moving homage to the late Frank Gehry, whose particular, sculptural structure changed the city of Bilbao into a landmark cultural location, and whose last significant museum job, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, brings that aspiration forward. Marit WestermannDirector and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation liquidated the program with an unique thank you to and honoring of His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi. Al Mubaraks management has actually contributed in bringing Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to life, advancing Abu Dhabis function as an international platform for cultural exchange and creative development. This acknowledgment was particularly significant this year as the Guggenheim looks towards the December opening of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, a considerable turning point in the Foundations worldwide vision.

The supper concluded with an unique efficiency by well-known vocalist, songwriter, and entertainer Janelle Mone.

Visitors in participation who concerned support the Guggenheim Museum and Foundation consisted of Mohamed Abushahab, Her Excellency Amna Almheiri, Richard Armstrong, Myriam Ben-Salah, Lisa Dennison, Marc Glimcher, Tina Kim, Meghan Lloyd, Dorinda Medley, Samira Nasr, Marc Payot, Jordan Roth, Adam Silver, and Eden Xu-MartinezArtists in presence consisted of Leonardo Drew, Jeffrey Gibson, Alteronce Gumby, Jamian Juliano-Villani, Deana Lawson, Glenn Ligon, Kylie Manning, Oscar Murillo, Marc Quinn, Taryn Simon, and Avery Singer

As the museums signature yearly fundraising occasion, the advantage significantly supports the improvement of a range of worldwide well-known exhibits, curricula, and forward-thinking efforts, while honoring the visionary people and companies who share the Guggenheims commitment to constructing a brighter future for all.

2026 Under the Oculus: A Celebration of Visionaries cochairs are Lisa Baker, Abigail and Joseph Baratta, Caroline and Paul Cronson, Wendy Fisher, Guggenheim Partners, Andrew Gundlach, Hauser & & Wirth, Janine and J. Tomilson Hill, Phyllis and Costs Mack, Jessica and Brian Robinson, Susy and Jack Wadsworth, and Frank Yu. Vice-chairs are Gail and Al Engelberg, Larry Gagosian, Peter O. Lawson-Johnston, Sr., and Marit Westermann and Charles Pardoe. The Host Committee of Under the Oculus is made up of Bloomberg Philanthropies, Maggie Grise and Adam Silver, and Rate Gallery.

Unique thanks to Maison Ruinart.

About the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation was developed in 1937 and is committed to promoting the understanding and gratitude of contemporary and modern art through exhibits, education programs, research study efforts, and publications. The global constellation of museums consists of the Guggenheim New York; the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice; the Guggenheim Bilbao; and the future Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. A temple of spirit where extreme art and architecture fulfill, the Guggenheim New York is amongst a group of 8 Frank Lloyd Wright structures in the United States designated as a UNESCO World Heritage website. To read more about the Guggenheim New York and the Guggenheims activities worldwide, check out guggenheim.org

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