On September 18, ARTnews celebrated the 2025 edition of its annual Top 200 Collectors list with a launch party at the newly opened Faena New York in Chelsea. The event was co-hosted by collectors Beth Rudin DeWoody and Miyoung Lee, both trustees of the Whitney Museum. Other Top 200 Collectors in attendance included Michael Ovitz, Lonti Ebers, Lisa Goodman, Rodney Miller, Pete Scantland, and James Keith “JK” Brown and Eric Diefenbach. The evening featured remarks from the hosts, a performance by pianist Arsha Kaviani, and tastings from LOUIS XIII and Rioja wines.
The party marked Faena New York’s first major art world event and underscored the continued influence of the Top 200 Collectors list as a benchmark in the art market. DeWoody and Lee’s comments highlighted the importance of supporting artists and the vitality of collecting, especially for younger generations. The gathering reinforced the social and economic networks that sustain the contemporary art ecosystem, connecting collectors, institutions, and luxury brands.