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Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises Over $6.4 Million To Help End The AIDS Epidemic

The 28th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards® Viewing Party with Netflix's Queer Eye Fab Five: Bobby Berk, Tan France, Karamo, Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness raised over $6.4 million for the global effort to end AIDS. The gala, which took place on Sunday, February 9 at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles was generously supported by Presenting Sponsors IMDb, Walmart and Neuro Drinks and the Event  Hosts Heidi Klum, Diane Lane, Eric McCormack and Billy Porter.
Ferragamo Debuts Online Project - A Man's Story

Ferragamo announced the launch of A Man's Story, a dynamic menswear project by photographer and filmmaker Francesco Carrozzini under the creative direction of the brand's Massimiliano Giornetti that brings founder Salvatore Ferragamo's vision and conviction into the digital era.
2014 Alwan for the Arts Auction and Exhibition Set for Shirin Gallery Today

Alwan for the Arts, the premier organization promoting the contemporary arts and cultures of the Middle East in the United States, is pleased to present the 2014 Alwan Art Auction. The exhibition and reception will take place today, June 26, 2014, from 5 pm to 9 pm at Shirin Gallery, located at 511 West 25th Street, Suite 507, New York, New York, 10001.
AKArt Presents an Alwan for the Arts Auction 2014 Exhibition and Reception, 6/26

Join us this Thursday, June 26, for an exhibition and reception for the 2014 Alwan for the Arts Auction at Shirin Gallery NY (located at 511 West 25th Street, Suite 507, New York, New York, 10001). The event will feature a musical performance by select members of the Alwan Ensemble and catering by The Southside Supper Club. Alwan for the Arts has also partnered with online auction house Paddle8 to allow a global collecting community to participate in the 2014 Alwan Art Auction. The Paddle8 Benefit Auction is live for bidding through Monday, June 30 at paddle8.com/auctions/alwan.
2014 Alwan for the Arts Auction and Exhibition Set for Shirin Gallery, 6/26

Alwan for the Arts, the premier organization promoting the contemporary arts and cultures of the Middle East in the United States, is pleased to present the 2014 Alwan Art Auction. The exhibition and reception will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2014, from 5 pm to 9 pm at Shirin Gallery, located at 511 West 25th Street, Suite 507, New York, New York, 10001. Alwan has partnered with online auction house Paddle8 to allow a global collecting community to participate in this benefit auction. The Paddle8 Benefit Auction will be live for bidding from Monday, June 16 to Monday, June 30 at paddle8.com/auctions/alwan.
Alwan for the Arts Presents the 2014 ALWAN ART AUCTION, 6/26

Alwan for the Arts, the premier organization promoting the contemporary arts and cultures of the Middle East in the United States, is pleased to present the 2014 Alwan Art Auction. The exhibition and reception will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2014, from 5 pm to 9 pm at Shirin Gallery, located at 511 West 25th Street, Suite 507, New York, New York, 10001. Alwan has partnered with online auction house Paddle8 to allow a global collecting community to participate in this benefit auction. The Paddle8 Benefit Auction will be live for bidding from Monday, June 16 to Monday, June 30 atpaddle8.com/auctions/alwan.
Helena Christensen Debuts Peruvian Photo Exhibition as New Brand Ambassador for The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE:HOT), announces Helena Christensen as the brand's new Global Explorer. A seasoned traveler who has enjoyed great success on both sides of the camera, Christensen joins designer and actor Waris Ahluwalia in the coveted Global Explorer role.
Photo Flash: First Look at The Art Institute of Chicago's Snap Gala

This year's Snap Gala, benefiting the Photography Gala Fund—the largest single source of acquisitions support for photography at the Art Institute—was a record-breaking success. On Saturday, October 19, guests were awed by the elegant, glowing centerpieces featuring vintage slides, as well as a curtain of slides hanging from the second floor balcony made by INDO (http://theindoprojects.com/). Attendees posed in sets of classic photographs from the Art Institute's acclaimed permanent collection during cocktail hour, as well as photo booths during dessert. Alexander Gilkes—Chief Auctioneer, Phillips and Founder, Paddle 8—ran a lively and theatrical auction that capped off the evening.
Fifth Snap Gala Brings Art Institute's Permanent Collection into Focus

The Art Institute of Chicago's Department of Photography is pleased to hostSnap: The 5th Photography Benefit Gala on October 19, 2013 in the museum's Modern Wing. This year's event celebrates the museum's encyclopedic permanent collection of photography. Proceeds from Snap contribute to the Photography Gala Fund, the largest single source of acquisitions support for photography at the Art Institute. This fund has helped make possible landmark purchases of work by André Kertész, Richard Misrach, Daido Moriyama, and Ed Ruscha, among others. The event is co-chaired by Meredith Bluhm-Wolf and Dia S. Weil.
Photo Flash: Toni Collette, Boyd Gaines & More Attend Roberto Bolle and Friends Event

Roberto Bolle and Friends was a special evening of dance featuring international Ballet Stars. Roberto Bolle, principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre and Ètoile of La Scala in Milan acted as both artistic director and star as he danced alongside the world's top dancers performing pas de deux and solos from both classic and modern ballets. New York City Center was packed and Roberto Bolle performed to resounding applause. Check out the photos below!
NYC's Smile Design Gallery Partners with Alexander Gilkes, Haute Living, & Paddle8 for Auction Today

Today, June 25th, Auctioneer Alexander Gilkes, Paddle8.com, Haute Living and Dr. Lee Gause join forces at Provocateur to whet the appetites of art collectors across the tri-state area. Hosting works for sale from Chi Modu, Takashi Murakami, Angelo Romano, Robert Peterson and UR New York, the hope is to turn the $100K of charitable dentistry done to date into millions to benefit uninsured families through Smile Design Gallery.
NYC's Smile Design Gallery to Partner with Alexander Gilkes, Haute Living, & Paddle8 for Auction, 6/25

On June 25th, Auctioneer Alexander Gilkes, Paddle8.com, Haute Living and Dr. Lee Gause join forces at Provocateur to whet the appetites of art collectors across the tri-state area. Hosting works for sale from Chi Modu, Takashi Murakami, Angelo Romano, Robert Peterson and UR New York, the hope is to turn the $100K of charitable dentistry done to date into millions to benefit uninsured families through Smile Design Gallery.
Photo Flash: Judith Light and More at 2012 Princess Grace Gala

On Monday, October 22, 2012, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) hosted the 30th Anniversary Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City and presented 25 Awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film, as well as the Princess Grace Statue Award presented to actor Patrick Page and sound designer Darron L West. The Gala took place in the presence of TSH The Prince and Princess of Monaco.

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