The MTV RE:DEFINE art auction and gala rocked CenterPark Garden at NorthPark Center as the seventh iteration raised over $2.2 million, benefiting Dallas Contemporary and MTV Staying Alive Foundation.
Joyce Goss, Kenny Goss, Maxine Trowbridge, Peter Doroshenko, Georgia Arnold
Fashion and art coalesced perfectly at MTV RE:DEFINE, with stylish ensembles, decked out on every guest as they canvassed the silent auction artworks during the cocktail reception, which was held beneath the gigantic steel, wood and aluminium sculpture, “Five Hammering Men” by Jonathan Borofsky.
MTV RE:DEFINE at NorthPark Center
I decided to wear a candy pink A-line dress, Prada, a style from last season that was perfect for this occasion. Printed with a canvas painting of a woman on the front and back, and accessorised with pink embellished sequin and crystal pumps by Miu Miu. I felt like, Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz in my sparkly shoes, but with no desire to click my heels three times to go home. I was perfectly happy enjoying the grand finale and culmination of a yearlong effort—my second time chairing this glamorous gala.
MTV RE:DEFINE tented at NorthPark Center in the CenterPark Garden
Strutting on stage to George Michael’s song “Too Funky” with my lovely co-chair Brooke Davenport, we stood in front of our guests giving our “Thank-you” speech while the rain poured. Competing with the rain, I should have yelled, “don’t rain on my parade,” as the deluge cascaded over the clear tent. Fortunately, the downpour from the impending tornado threat only lasted about five minutes, but long enough to drown out my speech as I raised my voice into the microphone. So my very readable thank-you notes are now listed below – no rain here!
Co-chairs Maxine Trowbridge, Brooke Davenport
Hosted by The Goss-Michael Foundation, co-founder Kenny Goss and executive director Joyce Goss, with presenting sponsor NorthPark Center, this year’s event took on a new adaption. Set within a grand clear tent in the CenterPark Garden, with artist Leo Villareal’s 25-feet tall neon “Buckyball” sculpture as the evening’s backdrop, the attending five hundred guests glowed in swaths of neon colours all night long, quite apt given the gala’s honoree—the tent decor was a visual feast for the eyes.
Kenny Goss, Tracey Emin, Marc Quinn
Honouring British artist Tracey Emin, the first female artist to be awarded by MTV RE:DEFINE, Emin took the stage to accept her award, and standing between Kenny and Joyce, Emin graciously shared sentiments of gratitude as the audience listened in awe to this prolific contemporary artist.
In the audience, artists, Marc Quinn, Ian Davenport (who will exhibit at Dallas Contemporary in September), Kenny Scharf, Harvey B. Brown and David Scheinmann, along with Samantha McCurdy, Sara Rahbar, Ambreen Butt and Thomas Canto. Also in attendance, London-based fashion design Emilio Barba of Korchov Barba, who dressed Becca Dudley the evening’s emcee and Georgia Arnold, executive director of MTV Staying Alive Foundation. Attending from Los Angles as Ms Davenport’s guests, Eugenio Lopez owner of Colección Jumex, a private contemporary art collection, and interior designer Waldo Fernandez.
Emcee, Becca Dudley
In addition to Emin’s neon, “It’s Different When You’re in Love”, 2016, with three gouache works from Emin’s personal collection, other notable works of art curated by Peter Doroshenko, executive director of Dallas Contemporary and Kenny Goss included donations from Marc Quinn, Ian Davenport, Francesco Clemente, Kenny Scharf, Nasher Prize Winner—Theaster Gates, Alicja Kwade, Katherine Bernhardt, Sarah Morris, Chloe Wise, Ashley Bickerton, Paola Pivi and Tom Sachs.
Simon de Pury at MTV REDEFINE
As guests finished their entree course, a delectable duo of sea bass and duck breast by Proper Catering, auctioneer Simon de Pury took centre stage at the podium, rallying the crowd with his commanding Swiss accent to a crescendo of flashing paddles throughout the tent. Totalling live auction bids, at $220k for Emin, a $220k for Marc Quinn’s, “Solar Eclipse Northern Hemisphere August 11th, 1999”, 2017, and $70k for Kenny Scharf’s, “Globzerino,” 2018.
Arlissa performing at MTV REDEFINE
Beautiful and breathtaking in every way, the musical performance by the captivating German-born, London-bred singer-songwriter Arlissa, added one more magical moment to the evening, singing her global viral hit “Hearts Ain’t Gonna Lie.”
Attending art patrons: Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger, Sybil and David Yurman, Moll and Charlie Anderson, Claire and Dwight Emanuelson, Muffin Lemak, Lisa and Clay Cooley, Anne and Steve Stodghill, Wendy and Jeremy Strick, Kelli and Allen Questrom, Mark Giambrone, Heidi and Bill Dillon, Brian Bolke and Faisal Halum, Elisa and Stephen Summers, Sarah Calodney, Justine Ludwig, John Clutts and Sami Arslanlar, Michelle Moussa, Julie Hawes, Stephanie and John Roberts, and Leisa Street.
Brooke and Blake Davenport
Kimberly and Justin Whitman
Jessica Nowitzki and Nalin de Silva
Brianna Ramirez and Bill Hutchinson
Thank you to all our sponsors, who made this incredible evening happen—to raise essential funds for Dallas Contemporary and MTV Staying Alive Foundation. This annual gala, is an important fundraiser, providing funds to support arts education and programming through the Dallas Contemporary and generates awareness for HIV and AIDS prevention through MTV Staying Alive Foundation. Thank you to everyone involved! xoxo
Andy Beal and Olya Sinitsnya
Deborah and John Scott
Melanie and Jordan Fowler
With thanks to the host committee: Moll and Charlie Anderson, Dina and Jason Arnott, Anais Assoun, Kimberly and James Aston, Natalie and James Bloomingdale, Kary and Eduardo Brittingham, Rebecca and Ken Bruder, Barbara Buzzell, Chris Byrne, Sami Arslanlar and John Clutts, Heidi and Bill Dillon, Claire and Dwight Emanuelson, Melanie and Jordan Fowler, Mark Giambrone, Sue and Jimmy Gragg, Sheryl and Geoff Green, Brian Bolke and Faisal Halum, Julie and Ed Hawes, Bill Hutchinson, Kelle and Joe Jackson, Lonnie Jordan, Jennifer and Tom Karol, Elisabeth Karpidas, Mark and Diane LaRoe, Jim Lazar, Laura and Rick Lear, Muffin and John Lemak, Jo Marie Lily, Cristina Lynch, Karla and Mark McKinley, Ann McReynolds, Lea and JD Miller, Preeta Monga, Selwyn Rayzor and Rich Moses, Michelle Moussa, Jessica Nowitzki, Cara and Gary Owens, Rajan Patel, Wendy Payne, Richard Phillips, Harris Polakoff, Terri Provencal, Stephanie and John Roberts, Nancy C. Rogers, Shelly and Barry Rosenberg, Margot Ruebel, Christie Sheffield and Matt Rutledge, Capera Ryan, Krystal Schlegel, Cindy and Armond Schwartz, Deborah and John Scott, Gowri and Alex Sharma, Robyn and, Michael Siegel, Margaret Solomon, Alicia Froio and Mark Solomon, Scott Kehn and Chuck Steelman, Anne and Steve Stodghill, Caroline Summers, Eric Nelson and Filippo Tattoni-Marcozzi, Ashley Tatum, Joanne and Charles Teichman, Halina von Kempski Rakoszyn, Niven Morgan and Shelby Wagner, Jenny and Russell Walker, Logan Waller, Robert Weatherly, Jane and Don Weempe, Kim and Justin Whitman, Christen Wilson, Megan and Brady Wood, Lucy and Steve Wrubel, and Piper and Mike Wyatt.
Barry and Shelly Rosenberg
Wendy and Bill Payne
Eva and Hooman Yazhari
Dr Ashish and Preeta Monga
Joe and Kelle Jackson
Sponsors: NorthPark Center, Nancy C. Rogers and Richard R. Rogers, David Yurman, Headington Companies, Bullion, Pfizer/Dr. Rodger Kobes, Boardwalk Auto Group, Goldman Sachs, Highland Capital Management, Hugo Boss, John Kirtland, Katten Muchin Rosenman, Merrill Lynch Private Bank, Net-A-Porter.
Chuck Steelman and Scott Kehn
Kara and Randall Goss
Arlissa
Patrons: Moll and Charlie Anderson, Zoe and David Bonnette, Mark Giambrone, Laura and Rick Lear, Cara and Gary Owens, Elleco Construction, Warrington Asset Management.
Power Couples: Dina and Jason Arnott, Kimberly and James Aston, Claire and Dwight Emanuelson, Diedre Kapp and Libby Petit, Jessica and Dirk Nowitzki, Wendy and Bill Payne, Kelli and Allen Questrom, Anne and Steve Stodghill.
Galleries: Air de Paris, Carbon 12, Cheim & Read, Euqinom Projects, Galerie Frank Elbaz, Galleri Urbane, Harlan Levey Projects, Kaufmann Repetto, Köing Galerie, The Lapis Press, Laura Rathe Fine Art, Liliana Bloch Gallery, Massimo de Carlo, Perrotin, Petzel Gallery, Pilar Corrias, Sadie Coles HQ, Sperone Westwater, Waddington Custot Galleries.
In-kind sponsors: Belvedere Vodka, Bows & Arrows, Display Fine Art Services, DJ Souljah, Jack Boles Parking, Peroni Beer, Pogo’s Wine & Spirits / Glazers, Proper Catering, Roxor Gin, The Redmans, Top Tier Staffing & Event Rentals, Veuve Cliquot. Media: Modern Luxury Dallas, PaperCity Magazine, Patron Magazine
Special thanks: Mary Aboujaoude, Julian Lever Events, NorthPark Center team, Dallas Contemporary board, MTV SAF board, Burberry, Filippo Tattoni-Marcozzi, Louis Vuitton, Sugarfina, Dallas Contemporary team: Tomas Aguayo, Pedro Alonzo, Zac Cobos, Amy Dierdorf, Peter Doroshenko, Hannah Fagadau, Alison Gingeras, Angela Hall, Lilia Kudelia, Harper Laroux, Rosa Langley, Justine Ludwig, Mike Masters, Joel Murray, Elijah Nelms, MTV Staying Alive Foundation team: Julia Allen, Georgia Arnold, Lucy Cargill, Rebecca Gray, Tanya Malcolm-Revell, Sue Murray Johnson, Sara Piot, Rebecca Simuyemba, The Goss-Michael Foundation team: Joyce Goss, Kenny Goss, PJ Heil, and Elsbeth Weempe. Thank you all!
photo credits: Bruno and Irwin Thompson.
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