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Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner Celebrates 19th Year with New York Spirit

festival-fair · 2026-06-09

On Monday, the 19th annual Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner was held at Tribeca Grill in New York, coinciding with the Knicks' playoff game three at Madison Square Garden. Attendees included Teyana Taylor, Molly Gordon, Whoopi Goldberg, and Camilla Morrone, with Taylor intending to watch the game post-dinner. This gathering celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Tribeca Festival, established by Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal following 9/11. De Niro affectionately referred to Rosenthal as his "work wife" during his toast, commending her intellect. The dinner also showcased the upcoming reopening of Tribeca Grill next year under Major Food Group, featuring De Niro and Ira Drukier. Artists for 2026 were announced, including Bony Ramirez, Carrie Mae Weems, and others, with curator Zoe Lukov. Large screens displayed the Knicks game, and guests received Knicks caps and Chanel-branded napkins.

Key facts

  • 19th annual Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner held at Tribeca Grill in New York.
  • Event coincided with Knicks game three at Madison Square Garden.
  • Teyana Taylor planned to attend the game after dinner.
  • Robert DeNiro toasted Jane Rosenthal, co-founder of Tribeca Festival.
  • Tribeca Festival marks 25 years since founding after 9/11.
  • Tribeca Grill to reopen next year under Major Food Group, DeNiro, and Ira Drukier.
  • 2026 participating artists announced: Bony Ramirez, Brendan Fernandes, Carrie Mae Weems, Hank Willis Thomas, Jason Bard Yarmosky, Joshua Woods, Kiki Smith, Soull & Dynasty Ogun, Tavares Strachan, Tosh Basco.
  • Curator Zoe Lukov also in attendance.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Chanel
  • Tribeca Festival
  • Tribeca Grill
  • Madison Square Garden
  • Major Food Group
  • Vogue
  • Netflix

Locations

  • New York
  • New York City
  • Greenwich Avenue
  • Madison Square Garden
  • Tribeca Grill

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