The 450 guests then headed across the street for dinner in Dia's Annex space, which was lit by a grid of Flavin-inspired red neon—designed by Lite Brite Neon—suspended from the ceiling. White walls, tablecloths, chair covers, and dinnerware reflected the red light. Other details of the minimalist decor, which was the work of the crew at Calvin Klein, included square glass vase centerpieces filled with red gel and rosebuds. White votive candles flickered on the tables, and red programs marked each place setting.

For dinner, Glorious Food served a vegetable timbale, baked chevre mache, rack and loin of lamb, and a pear tartin with burnt caramel ice cream. During the evening, Dia and Museum of Modern Art officials made remarks, and artist David Byrne presented his recent PowerPoint-based work. After the event, produced by Melissa Feldman of MF Productions, Bungalow 8 hosted an after-party.

—Amy Leibrock

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