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Arts patrons

Our Favorite Looks from the Frick Collection’s 2026 Young Fellows Ball

The city's best-dressed under-45s responded to this year's theme, Travel Through Time, with an unforgettable array of ensembles inspired by the highly anticipated "Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture" exhibition.
By Christa Terry

A Night in Berlin: Inside the “Creative Cacophony” of Hamburger Bahnhof’s Landmark Inaugural Gala

Cate Blanchett led the art world in toasting the museum's 30th.
By Christa Terry
Another striking piece from Twombly’s expressive phase, showcasing his characteristic raw and visceral style.

Masterpieces from Agnes Gund’s Collection Will Headline Christie’s May Marquee Auctions

The sale of works by Rothko, Twombly and Joseph Cornell posthumously continues her legacy of charitable giving.
By Elisa Carollo
New York Observer: A pair of richly ornamented ormolu-mounted decorative vases exemplifying the opulence and craftsmanship prized by elite 18th-century patrons.

At Christie’s, Irene Roosevelt Aitken’s Collection Tests the Market for Old-World Opulence

By Brook S. Mason

The Whitney’s 2026 Art Party Turns Up the Heat for New York’s Next Gen Patrons

By Elisa Carollo
Luigi Bonotto plays a white chess set with Yoko Ono, who wears a red hat, as photographers gather around them in a crowded room.

A Tribute to Luigi Bonotto, the Visionary Fluxus Patron Who Merged Art, Life and Industry

By Elisa Carollo

48 Hours of Art in Chicago: CXW, Museums and Monuments to Come

By Christa Terry

Celebration, Resilience and Creative Brilliance: Inside the Museum of the African Diaspora Afropolitan Ball

By Christa Terry
Older white woman dressed in black dress with strikingly large diamond necklace stands by a column

Agnes Gund, Relentless Arts Patron and Supporter of Justice-Impacted Artists, Dies at 87

By Elisa Carollo
A woman stands in front of 'Rocker' by Kenneth Noland on display at Sotheby's in New York City

How Museums Can Engage a New Generation of Supporters

By Mazdak Sanii

A Toast to Tony: Inside El Museo’s Million-Dollar Gala

By Christa Terry
A photograph captures two elegantly dressed women seated at a round table during a formal event, surrounded by other attendees in a dimly lit venue with warm, ambient lighting. The older woman on the left wears a black and white patterned jacket with polka dots, a pearl necklace, and pearl earrings, and has short blonde hair styled in soft waves. The younger woman on the right wears an off-the-shoulder floral dress with large ruffled sleeves, bright orange earrings, and has her hair pulled back in a high ponytail. Both women are smiling slightly, looking directly at the camera, with plates of partially eaten food, wine glasses, and a centerpiece of white flowers on the table. A sign with the number "10" is visible in the background, indicating a table assignment at the event.

Cultural Powerhouses: The Women of Arts Philanthropy, Past and Present

By Aurelie Cauchy and Leslie Ramos
a tall sculpture of a nude female figure standing with arms raised, set against a wall with the text "Zoeken naar Zingeving / Searching for Meaning" on display. This exhibition space has light-colored walls and is minimally decorated, with a few framed artworks on either side.

Unveiling Helene Kröller-Müller’s Legacy in ‘Searching for Meaning’

By Petra Loho
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