Bronx Museum's 2026 Gala Honors KidSuper, Awol Erizku, and Lois Plehn at Tribeca Rooftop Fundraiser
On Wednesday evening, over 500 guests convened on a rooftop in Tribeca for the Bronx Museum's gala in 2026, aimed at raising funds ahead of the South Wing renovation set for 2027. Honorees included artist Awol Erizku, KidSuper (Colm Dillane), and benefactor Lois Plehn. The newly appointed museum director Shamim M. Momin, along with co-chairs Danielle Falls and Annie B. Taylor, donned KidSuper suits. The host committee featured notable figures such as curators Storm Ascher, Larry Ossei-Mensah, and Zoe Lukov, as well as musicians Joey Bada$ and Ferg. The evening featured sunset cocktails, an afterparty with Erizku DJing, and a live auction led by Sarah Krueger of Phillip's. Auction highlights included works by Ann Craven and a visit to Mickalene Thomas's studio, while Joyce McDonald's piece sold for twice its estimate. Attendees received a Mind Games fragrance and a symbolic 'key to the museum.' Photography was provided by Flo and Wendy Ngala.
Key facts
- The Bronx Museum held its 2026 gala on a Wednesday evening on a Tribeca rooftop.
- Over 500 guests attended the fundraising event.
- Honorees were KidSuper (Colm Dillane), Awol Erizku, and Lois Plehn.
- The event preceded the museum's South Wing renovation, slated to open in 2027.
- New museum director Shamim M. Momin and co-chairs Danielle Falls and Annie B. Taylor wore KidSuper suits.
- A live auction featured works by Ann Craven and a studio visit with Mickalene Thomas.
- Joyce McDonald's artwork Beauty and the Peace sold for double its estimate.
- Guests took home a Mind Games fragrance and a custom 'key to the museum'.
Entities
Artists
- Colm Dillane
- Awol Erizku
- Lois Plehn
- Storm Ascher
- Larry Ossei-Mensah
- Zoe Lukov
- Joey Bada$
- Ferg
- Ella Emhoff
- Tyler Hampton
- Richie Shazam
- Antwaun Sargent
- Nicola Vassell
- Hannah Traore
- Ali Banisadr
- Diana Al-Hadid
- Emil Sands
- Anastasia Samoylova
- Rachel Cole
- Silke Lindner
- Nick Olney
- Eric Gleason
- Ann Craven
- Mickalene Thomas
- Joyce McDonald
- Flo Ngala
- Wendy Ngala
- DJ Düe Champ
- Sarah Krueger
- Shamim M. Momin
- Danielle Falls
- Annie B. Taylor
- Vanessa L. Gibson
- Tyrell Hampton
- Jaela Packer
- Quil Lemons
- Jeffrey Merris
- Serayah McNeill
Institutions
- Bronx Museum
- Phillip's
Locations
- Tribeca
- New York
- United States
- Bronx