Playing off the moving theme, Stark created construction-inspired wall art, shaping utilitarian extension cords into closing phrases, such as “See you soon” and “Stay tuned.” As for the new space, Rogak sees a bright, busy future: “We anticipate a 70 percent increase in external events, in addition to our regular schedule of internal events and three major annual fund-raising events.”
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Peonies in pink tones added a pop of color to the tables’ black-and-white decor.
Photo: BFA NYC
Guests, like actress Riley Keough, posed for photographers in front of the entry wall, which displayed photos from the museum’s first gala in 1967. “It was overwhelming initially, but then we realized it was interesting to focus on the year the building opened, and even within that there were a plethora of things to choose from,” explained Stark about searching the museum’s archives for inspiration.
Photo: Susie Montagna
