Dia Art Foundation's Sun-Soaked Spring Benefit Welcomed International Art Stars
Commencing with a morning reception in Dia Beacon’s Gerhard Richter gallery, followed by a family style seasonal lunch in the John Chamberlain galleries, Dia Art Foundation’s Spring Benefit gathered more than 600 cultural leaders and art-world luminaries to celebrate the late John Chamberlain, Agnes Martin, Hélio Oiticica, and Jack Whitten, alongside artists Tehching Hsieh, Lee Ufan, and Kishio Suga. Chaired by Matthieu Blazy, Nathalie de Gunzburg, Joan Jonas, and Lisa Yuskavage, the sun-soaked gala—enveloped by contemporary art pieces and punctuated with bright yellow flowers—raised funds for Dia’s forever-ambitious programming. The artful event was made possible thanks to Chanel, who will also support the foundation's fall gala in New York City. Esteemed guests included Isha Ambani, Alicia Keys, Steve McQueen, Eric Nam, Lauren Santo Domingo, Paloma Elsesser, Neelam Gill, Lisa Yuskavage, Lee Ufan, Billy Cotton, Annabelle Selldorf, and more.
BY DAVID GRAVERIMAGES BY Zach Hilty/BFA.com and Yvonne Tnt/BFA.com May 20, 2026
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Precious Okoyomon, Thelma Golden, Joan Jonas, Myriam Ben Salah
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Lauren Santo Domingo
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Miky Lee, Alicia Keys
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Marilyn Minter
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Isha Ambani, Neelam Gill
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Lee Ufan
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Humberto Moro, Monica Manzutto, Rirkrit Tiravanija
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Henry Taylor, Ann Philbin
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Adam Pendleton
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Paloma Elsesser