Solange Knowles and Dozie Kanu Headline the Glass House Summer Party 2026
The Glass House Summer Party returned on June 6, 2026, drawing inspiration from the 1967 Country Happening organized by Philip Johnson and the de Menils. This annual gathering supports the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Attendees enjoyed a design exhibit showcasing Dozie Kanu's furniture through Knoll. Performances curated by Solange Knowles's Saint Heron included excerpts from *Glory to Glory*, featuring Malcolm J. Merriweather and the Voices of Harlem, as well as a dance presentation by Kyle Abraham. An exhibition titled *Tomashi Jackson and Robert Rauschenberg: The Catch One* debuted in the underground gallery, and a silent auction featured works from notable artists.
Key facts
- The Glass House Summer Party was held on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
- The event was inspired by Philip Johnson and John and Dominique de Menil's 1967 Country Happening.
- Proceeds support the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- Dozie Kanu created a design activation for Knoll inside the Glass House.
- Solange Knowles's Saint Heron curated performances including Glory to Glory and a dance piece by Kyle Abraham.
- The exhibition Tomashi Jackson and Robert Rauschenberg: The Catch One opened in the underground gallery.
- An Artsy-hosted silent auction featured works by Diango Hernández, Tomashi Jackson, Sam Moyer, Hayal Pozanti, Herb Ritts, and Josh Sperling.
- Guests arrived via complimentary Range Rover Sports and received picnic baskets from Elm restaurant.
Entities
Artists
- Solange Knowles
- Dozie Kanu
- Tomashi Jackson
- Robert Rauschenberg
- Kyle Abraham
- Malcolm J. Merriweather
- Artina McCain
- Mary Lou Williams
- Diango Hernández
- Sam Moyer
- Hayal Pozanti
- Herb Ritts
- Josh Sperling
- Philip Johnson
- John de Menil
- Dominique de Menil
- Kirsten Reoch
- Jonathan Olivares
- Kyle DeWoody
- Paul Goldberger
- Abby Bangser
- Scott Fellows
- Craig Bassam
- Jay Stern
- Deon Hinton
Institutions
- The Glass House
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
- Saint Heron
- Knoll
- Artsy
- Elm
- Litchfield Distillery
- Max Mara
- Range Rover
- Voices of Harlem
- Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
- Object & Thing
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- New Canaan
- United States
- Captiva
- Florida