amfAR Cannes Gala Raises Millions for AIDS Research
On Thursday afternoon, the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France, hosted the amfAR Cannes gala, aimed at generating funds for AIDS research. During the auction, Simon de Pury, the auctioneer, unintentionally shattered his gavel while announcing a winning bid. In a matter of minutes, a set of ten Marilyn Monroe artworks by Andy Warhol fetched €2.8 million (approximately $3.2 million). The event also showcased a fashion show organized by Carine Roitfeld. Notable guests included models Summer Dirx and Jennifer Matias, as well as Coco Rocha, Eva Longoria, Urvashi Rautela, and Maura Higgins. The atmosphere was captured by photographer Landon Nordeman.
Key facts
- amfAR Cannes gala held on Thursday afternoon at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France.
- Event raised money for AIDS research.
- Auctioneer Simon de Pury broke his gavel during auction.
- Andy Warhol's Marilyns (10 pieces) sold for €2.8 million ($3.2 million).
- Fashion show curated by Carine Roitfeld.
- Attendees included Coco Rocha, Eva Longoria, Urvashi Rautela, Maura Higgins, Summer Dirx, Jennifer Matias.
- Photography by Landon Nordeman for The New York Times.
Entities
Artists
- Andy Warhol
- Coco Rocha
- Eva Longoria
- Urvashi Rautela
- Maura Higgins
- Summer Dirx
- Jennifer Matias
- Simon de Pury
- Carine Roitfeld
- Landon Nordeman
Institutions
- amfAR
- The New York Times
Locations
- Antibes
- France
- Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc
- French Riviera