Maxxi's Japanese-themed fundraising gala draws over 500 guests
The Maxxi museum in Rome hosted its annual Acquisition Gala Dinner on Monday, November 7, drawing more than 500 guests to the Sala Gian Ferrari. This year’s event, themed around Japan, aligned with the preview of 'The Japanese House.' Funds raised will support the museum's collection, with 10% allocated for the restoration of cultural heritage impacted by earthquakes. Guests enjoyed a Japanese-inspired menu crafted by Michelin-starred chef Moreno Cedroni, complemented by wines from Marchesi Antinori. Among the distinguished attendees were Minister Dario Franceschini, ambassadors from the UK, France, USA, and Japan, along with various directors and artists. The evening featured a performance by Thomas De Falco, in partnership with Romaeuropa Festival, showcasing living sculptures that evoked a Japanese maple forest.
Key facts
- Event: Acquisition Gala Dinner at Maxxi on November 7
- Over 500 guests attended
- Theme: Japan, tied to 'The Japanese House' exhibition preview
- Funds support public collection and 10% for earthquake restoration
- Chef Moreno Cedroni designed the Japanese-inspired menu
- Issey Miyake lamps for Artemide provided ambiance
- Minister Dario Franceschini and multiple ambassadors present
- Thomas De Falco performed with living sculptures
Entities
Artists
- Moreno Cedroni
- Issey Miyake
- Elisabetta Benassi
- Luigi Ontani
- Piero Golia
- Pietro Ruffo
- Maurizio Mochetti
- Alfredo Pirri
- Achille Bonito Oliva
- Laura Cherubini
- Thomas De Falco
Institutions
- Maxxi
- Marchesi Antinori
- Artemide
- Barbican Centre
- Japan Foundation
- Galleria Borghese
- Galleria Nazionale
- Palazzo Barberini
- Tate Liverpool
- Romaeuropa Festival
- American Academy
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Sala Gian Ferrari
- UK
- France
- USA
- Japan