The 14th LACMA Art+Film Gala took place this weekend, co-chaired by LACMA trustee Eva Chow and actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The event honored artist Mary Corse and filmmaker Ryan Coogler for their contributions to art and cinema, and raised a record $6.5 million to support LACMA's mission and film initiatives. The gala was held beneath Chris Burden's Urban Light and Michael Heizer's Levitated Mass, with dinner by chef David Shim of COTE, and featured a performance by Doja Cat introduced by SZA. Attendees included a constellation of Hollywood stars, models, musicians, and designers.
The gala matters because it underscores the ongoing convergence of the art and film worlds, while generating significant funding for LACMA's operations and film programs. The record fundraising total highlights the museum's ability to mobilize high-profile support from entertainment and fashion figures, reinforcing LACMA's position as a major cultural institution in Los Angeles.