Debbie Harry Performs as New Museum Gala Honors Lisa Phillips
Cipriani South Street hosted the New Museum's spring gala on Monday night, celebrating Lisa Phillips, who has been at the helm for over thirty years. The evening included a lively performance by Debbie Harry from Blondie, a funny toast by John Waters, and speeches from architect Maya Lin and Adam Weinberg, director of the Whitney Museum. Phyllis Kao managed a live auction featuring works from artists like Jack Pierson, Billy Sullivan, Rashid Johnson, and Cindy Sherman. Among the notable attendees were Chloë Sevigny, Thelma Golden, and Isolde Brielmaier. The event also marked Phillips's significant contributions, including the museum's first building in 2007 and the launch of New Inc in 2014, following its recent renovations.
Key facts
- New Museum gala held at Cipriani South Street on Monday evening.
- Event honored outgoing director Lisa Phillips.
- Debbie Harry performed.
- John Waters gave an irreverent toast.
- Maya Lin and Adam Weinberg gave remarks.
- Live auction featured works by Jack Pierson, Billy Sullivan, Rashid Johnson, and Cindy Sherman.
- Phyllis Kao auctioned works.
- Museum reopened after lengthy renovation.
Entities
Artists
- Debbie Harry
- John Waters
- Maya Lin
- Adam Weinberg
- Jack Pierson
- Billy Sullivan
- Rashid Johnson
- Cindy Sherman
- Chloë Sevigny
- Thelma Golden
- Isolde Brielmaier
- Salome Asega
- Hank Willis Thomas
- Derrick Adams
- Marilyn Minter
- Leo Villareal
- Miles Greenberg
- Anne Imhof
- Jonathan Cohen
- Stefano Tonchi
- Yvonne Force Villareal
- Bridget Finn
- Noah Horowitz
- Phyllis Kao
- Lisa Phillips
- Paul McCarthy
- J. K. Brown
- Bill Miller
- David B. Heller
- Talia Mota
- Dustin Yellin
- Doreen Small
- Joel Wachs
- Michael Chuapoco
- Richard Mumby
- Shelley Fox Aarons
- Jamie Singer Soros
Institutions
- New Museum
- Cipriani South Street
- Whitney Museum
- New Inc
- Blondie
- CULTURED
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Cipriani South Street
- Financial District