“New York holds beauty and heartbreak side by side and somehow, we have come together with art and with heart to help others.” – Michelle Hellman
Michelle Hellman and Joshua Geyer
ARTWALK NY’s annual gala supports the work of the Coalition for the Homeless. At the GRILL in the Seagram Building, author Sarah Hoover chats with Casey Fremont Crowe. I spot artists Zoe Buckman, Nick Moss and Mickalene Thomas and actor Jason Biggs with Jenny Mollen. But the real stars of the night: nearly 100 highly collectible plates, all up for a silent auction (and bidding battles). Painted on fine bone china, the plates are by Cecily Brown, Hank Willis Thomas, Jenny Holzer, KAWS and Urs Fischer, to name just a few.
“Art is not only about beauty, but also about empathy and action.” – Sheree Hovsepian
Sheree HovsepianDustin YellinRashid JohnsonLatham and Mickalene ThomasSarah Hoover, Jenny Mollen, Michelle Hellman, Casey Fremont Crowe, Sai De Silva and Charlotte Groeneveld
The now-famous Artist Plate Project is the brainchild of Michelle Hellman. “Without these artists, generous supporters and these damn plates, the Coalition’s work simply would not be possible,” Hellman tells the crowd over dinner. “Let’s embrace the irony and the absurdity, because that’s what makes the city so extraordinary. ARTWALK NY’s annual gala supports the work of the Coalition for the Homeless. At the GRILL in the Seagram Building, I see author Sarah Hoover chatting with Casey Fremont and Polina Proskina with artist Nick Moss. I wave across the packed room to Nicole Miller and artist Zoe Buckman. On display: nearly 100 highly collectible art plates, all up for a silent auction (and bidding battles). Painted on fine bone china, the plates are by art stars like Cecily Brown, Hank Willis Thomas, Jenny Holzer, KAWS and Urs Fischer to name just a few.
Jenny Mollen and Jason BiggsKyle DeWoodyNatsayi Mawere
The Artist Plate Project has raised $8 million, directly helping thousands of homeless New Yorkers. Rashid Johnson gives his wife, artist and activist Sheree Hovsepian an award for her ongoing activism and philanthropy. “Art is not only about beauty, but also about empathy and action,” Hovsepian says, accepting her honor. – ALEXANDER HANKIN
Don Lemon, Sheree Hovsepian and Tim MaloneValentine Uhovski and Olga ReiMakenzie Phelan and Alexander HankinSai De Silva and Claire Olshan
