Metropolitan Museum of Art Hosts 2026 Vanguard Council Dinner for Young Patrons at Temple of Dendur
The 2026 Vanguard Council dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art convened New York's youngest benefactors at the Temple of Dendur. A menu influenced by Chinese cuisine was crafted by James Beard Award-nominated wine bar Lei, featuring dishes such as a wintergreen salad with preserved kumquats, sweet and sour beef short rib, and mango sago mousse. Chief Development Officer for Individual Giving Hannah Howe opened the event by highlighting progress, while co-chair Arielle Patrick spoke on the role of young patrons in shaping the museum's future. Notable attendees included Met CEO Max Hollein, advisor Emma Lasry, and entrepreneur Alexandra Mack, among others. The evening, captured by photographer Matteo Prandoni, concluded with guests receiving Vanguard tote bags.
Key facts
- The event was the 2026 Vanguard Council dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- It took place at the Temple of Dendur.
- The menu was developed by James Beard Award-nominated wine bar Lei.
- Hannah Howe gave opening remarks focusing on forward motion.
- Arielle Patrick spoke about young patrons shaping the museum's future.
- Attendees included Max Hollein, Lucas Zwirner, and Laila Blavatnik.
- Guests received Vanguard tote bags as parting gifts.
- Photography was by Matteo Prandoni.
Entities
Artists
- Matteo Prandoni
- Max Hollein
- Arielle Patrick
- Emma Lasry
- Lucas Zwirner
- Alexandra Mack
- Laila Blavatnik
- Zoe Weingarten
- Isabel Wilkinson Schor
- Mary Julia Koch
- Nina Hollein
- Theo Osborne
- Bernard Lagrange
- Raph Wertheimer
- Betty Teshome
- Marcus Dunlop
- Sherry Lee
- Caroline Hoffman Malkin
- Astrid Hill Lloyd
- Rachel Corbett
- David Breslin
- Anna Wolf
Institutions
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Lei
- The Cultivist
Locations
- New York
- United States