Attendees at the Frick Collection’s annual autumn dinner on Monday night sat among unique dinner companions: the Fragonard series Progress of Love. The panels are a major draw for the museum and had been moved to a temporary gallery for several months while their permanent gallery space was refurbished. The result was a rare experience for the high-paying art patrons who dined on baby lobster with caviar while taking in the paintings.
This year's event was so well attended that the dinner took place in three galleries and brought in more than $1.4 million, approximately double the figure raised in past years, said Colleen Tierney, the Frick's head of special events.The night was meant to be simple and sophisticated. A receiving line of notable board members and supporters—including this year’s honorees, Anne and John Marion—greeted guests in the lobby. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, including baked chèvre, miniature crab cakes, and grilled foie gras, were then served in the Garden Court before dinner. Throughout the event, guests were free to roam all of the galleries.
The decor was kept minimal to avoid distracting eyes from the artwork. Each room was enhanced with soft lighting, floral arrangements, and place-settings, all handled in-house by the Frick's horticultural and special events designer, Galen Lee.
Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly stated when the Progress of Love series had moved to its temporary location.
This year's event was so well attended that the dinner took place in three galleries and brought in more than $1.4 million, approximately double the figure raised in past years, said Colleen Tierney, the Frick's head of special events.The night was meant to be simple and sophisticated. A receiving line of notable board members and supporters—including this year’s honorees, Anne and John Marion—greeted guests in the lobby. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, including baked chèvre, miniature crab cakes, and grilled foie gras, were then served in the Garden Court before dinner. Throughout the event, guests were free to roam all of the galleries.
The decor was kept minimal to avoid distracting eyes from the artwork. Each room was enhanced with soft lighting, floral arrangements, and place-settings, all handled in-house by the Frick's horticultural and special events designer, Galen Lee.
Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly stated when the Progress of Love series had moved to its temporary location.
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Photo: Marina Fragoso Senra for BizBash
Photo: Marina Fragoso Senra for BizBash
Photo: Marina Fragoso Senra for BizBash