For this year’s annual benefit, which took place June 1, the Museum of Modern Art’s lobby and atrium area were once again transformed into a chic garden party. Drum-shaped chandeliers covered in greenery hung above the dining space, which was outfitted with primarily gray furnishings.
Event designer David Stark and his team designed the sixth annual event, which took place April 20 in the museum’s Beaux Arts Court. Inspired by Constantin Brancusi’s sculptures, particularly the “Endless Column,” and the party’s white-hot theme, Stark transformed the space with towering totems made from stacked rolls of household and industrial paper goods, which rose from the dining tables in varying heights, up to 21 feet. The paper goods will be used by the museum throughout the rest of the year.
The ceiling installation design was inspired by a burst of bubbles exploding from a Coca-Cola bottle. The installation lit up in gold whenever athletes won a gold medal during the Games.
