Inside 88rising’s First-Ever Moonrise Gala

On Feb. 17, 88rising hosted its inaugural Moonrise Gala at Milk Studios in Los Angeles. Established as a one-of-a-kind platform to amplify the voices of Asian creatives, the event honored singer and rapper Anderson .Paak, entertainer and fashion icon Jackson Wang, Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI, Filipino-American singer Jocelyn Enriquez, hip-hop turntablists group Invisibl Skratch Piklz, and filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton. Upon arrival, guests were greeted by a red-toned entry tunnel that guided them into the expansive main hangar where they enjoyed cocktails by Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky and an art installation that showcased the all-electric Lexus RZ. Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed live on-stage performances from the honorees before culminating with a performance by Warren Hue alongside BADBADNOTGOOD, both of whom are featured artists of 88rising’s new museum and art collective 1999 Write the Future. Notable attendees included TOKiMONSTA, Rich Brian, James Jean, Jackson Wang, Rich Ting, Sulinna One, and more. Photos by Kyle Goldberg/BFA.