The Brooklyn Museum was buzzing with excitement on Tuesday night as art world luminaries and celebrities gathered for the annual Brooklyn Artists Ball. The event honored Titus Kaphar, an American painter whose work is currently featured in the museum’s exhibition “Giants: Art From the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.”
Stars like Naomi Watts and Rosamund Pike mingled with art world figures such as Marina Abramovic, Kehinde Wiley, and Mickalene Thomas. The evening included a performance by British rapper Little Simz and raised a record-breaking $3 million for the museum.
Meanwhile, in Manhattan’s Financial District, GQ Magazine hosted its second annual Global Creativity Awards, celebrating multidisciplinary figures making a significant cultural impact. Honorees included Lewis Hamilton, Hunter Schafer, Danny McBride, and the duo from Nine Inch Nails, Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor.
The event brought together designers, writers, artists, and media figures for a night of recognition and celebration. Guests enjoyed dinner and speeches from presenters like Ken Burns and Mickalene Thomas, highlighting the achievements of each honoree.
As the after-party kicked off, guests like Erykah Badu and George Lucas mingled and celebrated into the late hours of the night. The worlds of fashion, art, music, and commerce collided in a spectacular display of creativity and talent at both events, showcasing the vibrant and diverse cultural landscape of New York City.
