Event History
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Aperture Foundation
Opening Reception: "Aperture Photographs".
5:30 pm.
Press preview and reception followed by public opening and exhibition. (Exhibition continues through April 18).
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/exhibition/aperture-photographs-3.
Thursday, December 06, 2018
Aperture Foundation
Opening Reception: "At Home: In the American West".
6:30 pm.
Reception and exhibition opening. (Exhibit continues through January 4, 2019).
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Sponsored by Google Pixel.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/exhibition/at-home-in-the-american-west/.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Aperture Foundation
2018 Gala and Auction.
6:00 pm.
Reception, auction, dinner, and program.
Cocktail attire.
Honoring Agnes Gund, Catherine Gund, Catherine Opie, Hank Willis Thomas, Dr. Deborah Willis.
Co-chaired by Sir Elton John, Judy Lauder, Leonard Lauder, Nion McEvoy, Jessica Nagle.
Tickets from $175.00.
Tables from $10,000.00.
547 West 26th Street.
New York.
Contact: Jean Son.
(212) 946-7146.
Event address: 547 West 26th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/gala.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Aperture Foundation
"Refocus: A Collaboration between Aperture and WeTransfer" Opening.
5:30 pm.
VIP and media preview, followed by opening night reception.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
(212) 505-5555.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Sponsored by WeTransfer.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/event/refocus-2018.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Aperture Foundation
2018 Summer Open: "The Way We Live Now" Opening Reception.
5:30 pm.
VIP reception, cocktails, and exhibition opening. (Exhibition continues through August 16).
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/exhibition/2018-aperture-summer-open.
Friday, April 06, 2018
Aperture Foundation
2018 Spring Party.
6:30 pm.
Reception, dinner, performances, and after party.
Cocktail attire.
Hosted by Chris Boot, Sarah Anne McNear, Martha Stewart.
Co-chaired by Stephen Shore, Ginger Shore.
Tickets from $1,500.00.
PUBLIC Hotel.
New York.
Contact: Emily Grillo.
(212) 946-7103.
Event address: 215 Chrystie St., New York.
Sponsored by Besson/Cooper Fund.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/springparty/.
Wednesday, February 07, 2018
Aperture Foundation
Exhibition: "Protected: Prison Nation" Opening Day.
7:00 pm.
Exhibition opening and panels. (Continues every Tuesday through March 7).
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/exhibitions/?ataperture=Current.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Aperture Foundation
2017 Deutsche Borse Photography Foundation Prize Exhibition.
5:30 pm.
Reception and exhibition. (Continues through January 11).
Speaker(s): Chris Boot, Andreas Preuss, Brett Rogers.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/exhibition/deutsche-borse-photography-foundation-prize-20
17/.
Monday, October 30, 2017
Aperture Foundation
2017 Gala: "Elements of Style" .
6:00 pm.
Cocktails, dinner, shopping, auction, award ceremony, performances, and after party.
Black tie attire optional.
Hosted by Edward Enninful, Susan Gutfreund, Elizabeth Ann Kahane, Cathy Kaplan, Hari Nef, Anja Rubik.
Honoring Kwame Brathwaite, Zachary Drucker, Inez Van Lamsweerde, Vinoodh Matadin.
Tickets from $500.00.
Tables from $10,000.00.
IAC Headquarters
New York.
(212) 946-7108.
Event address: 555 West 18th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org.
Monday, October 30, 2017
Magnum Photos/Aperture Foundation
Opening: "Great Journeys" Opening Day.
8:00 am.
Portrait sale. (Continues through November 3).
Private Location.
New York.
Event address: Contact for details, New York.
Sponsored by Aperture Foundation, Magnum Photos.
Event web address:
shop.magnumphotos.com.
Friday, March 31, 2017
Aperture Foundation
2017 Spring Benefit Dinner and Party.
6:00 pm.
Cocktails and dinner at Rooftop at The NoMad Hotel, followed by after party, entertainment, and dancing at Aperture Gallery.
Dandy style attire.
Hosted by Chris Boot.
Honoring Shantrelle P. Lewis.
Rooftop at The NoMad Hotel.
New York.
(212) 946-7108.
Event address: 1170 Broadway, New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Aperture Foundation
2016 Benefit Party and Auction.
6:00 pm.
Reception, networking, dinner, program, live auction, silent auction, performances, entertainment, and after party.
Colorful attire.
Hosted by R.L. Besson, David Byrne, S.B. Cooper, Celso Gonzalez-Falla, Sondra Gilman Gonzalez-Falla, Elizabeth Kahane, William Kahane, Cathy Kaplan, Judy Lauder, Leonard Lauder, Nion McEvoy, Jessica Nagle, David Zwirner.
Honoring William Eggleston.
Edison Ballroom
New York.
Contact: Emily Grillo.
(212) 505-5555.
Event address: 240 West 47th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Aperture Foundation
2016 Spring Party and Dinner.
6:00 pm.
Dinner, after party, entertainment, and dancing.
1970s-style attire optional.
Co-chaired by Julie Meneret, Jessica Nagle.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
Contact: Hillary Beson.
(212) 946-7146.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Sponsored by Patrick McMullan Company.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/springparty.
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Aperture Foundation
Holiday Book Bazaar.
1:00 pm.
Shopping, exhibits, book signings, and performances.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
(212) 505-5555.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/event/holiday-book-bazaar-2015/.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Aperture Foundation
2015 Benefit Party and Auction: "The Ballad Live".
6:00 pm.
Auction, performances, and entertainment.
Club chic attire.
Chaired by Celso Gonzalez-Falla, Cathy M. Kaplan.
Co-chaired by Elizabeth Ann Kahane, Judy Glickman Lauder, Anne Stark Locher.
Tickets from $125.00.
Terminal 5
New York.
(212) 505-5555.
Event address: 610 West 56th St., New York.
Sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, Espolon Tequila, Fine Art Frameworks, Foto Care, Hahnemuhle, LTI/Lightside Photographic Services, Merissa Lombardo, Patrick McMullan Company, Pinch Food Design, Tekserve.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/benefit-2015/.
Friday, April 17, 2015
Aperture Foundation
First Annual Spring Party: "Moving Mountains".
8:00 pm.
Cocktails, entertainment, and dancing.
Co-chaired by Elaine Goldman, Michael Hoeh.
Tickets from $125.00.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Sponsored by Stribling.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/event/springparty/.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Aperture Foundation
"The Open Road Aperture Foundation Benefit Party".
6:00 pm.
Evening of art and entertainment in tribute to Robert Frank, performance by The Kills, and live and silent auction.
Tickets from $150.00.
Terminal 5
New York.
Contact: Gabrielle Pasternak.
(212) 946-7108.
Event address: 610 West 56th St., New York.
Sponsored by Espolòn Tequila, Fotocare, Goose Island Beer Company, Hahnemühle USA, Leica Camera AGG, LTI Lightside Photographic Services, Perrier.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/benefit.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Aperture Foundation
1/1 Benefit & Auction.
6:30 pm.
Cocktails, culinary tastings, performances and auction.
Party attire.
Co-chaired by Cathy Kaplan, Vik Muniz, Jessica Nagle, Anne Stark.
IAC Headquarters
New York.
(212) 946-7108.
Event address: 555 West 18th St., New York.
Sponsored by Canard Catering, Inc., Printstagram.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/benefit/.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Aperture Foundation
60th Anniversary Gala & Photography Auction.
6:00 pm.
Cocktails, silent auction, dinner, live auction and tributes.
Festive attire.
Chaired by Cathy Kaplan, Anne Stark.
Gotham Hall.
New York.
(212) 946-7108.
Event address: 1356 Broadway, New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org.
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Aperture Foundation
The Factory of Dreams Launch Party.
7:00 pm.
Cocktails and entertainment.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
(212) 505-5555.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Aperture Foundation
2011 Benefit, Auction, and SNAP! Party.
6:00 pm.
Cocktails and silent auction, dinner, live auction, and award ceremony, followed by after party.
Invitation only.
Honoring Robert Anthoine, Bruce Davidson, Gerhard Steidl.
Chelsea Piers
New York.
Contact: Yseult Chehata.
(212) 946-7108.
The Lighthouse.
Event address: 23rd St. at the Hudson River, New York.
Sponsored by Artlog, OneArtWorld.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/2011benefit.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Aperture Foundation
Opening Reception.
6:00 pm.
"reGeneration2: Tomorrow’s Photographers Today". Preview.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
(212) 505-5555.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Sponsored by Consulate General of Switzerland, Pro Helvetia.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org.
Monday, November 01, 2010
Aperture Foundation
SNAP! Benefit Party.
9:30 pm.
Cocktails, silent auction, and music.
Co-chaired by Carolyn Francis, Hank Willis Thomas, Giovanni Tomaselli.
Tickets from $100.00.
Tables from $250.00.
Chelsea Piers
New York.
Contact: Yseult Chehata.
(212) 946-7108.
Chelsea Piers: Lighthouse.
Event address: 23rd St. at the Hudson River, New York.
Sponsored by Polaroid.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/2010benefit.
Monday, November 01, 2010
Aperture Foundation
2010 Aperture Benefit.
6:30 pm.
Cocktail reception, and silent auction, followed by dinner, award ceremony, and live auction.
Honoring Steven Ames, Richard Misrach, Julie Saul.
Co-chaired by Christiane Fischer, Sondra Gilman, Celso Gonzalez-Falla, Michael Hoeh, Cathy Kaplan.
Tickets from $1,000.00.
Tables from $10,000.00.
Chelsea Piers
New York.
Contact: Yseult Chehata.
(212) 946-7108.
Chelsea Piers: Lighthouse.
Event address: 23rd St. at the Hudson River, New York.
Noted attendees: Denise Bethel.
Ad journal available.
Ad journal info: full-page: $1, 000; half-page: $500.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/2010benefit.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Aperture Foundation
Conversation.
6:30 pm.
Speaker(s): Alex Prager, Yancey Richardson.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
Contact: Avril Kuo.
(212) 505-5555.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Aperture Foundation
Open Cover Before Striking.
7:00 pm.
Panel discussion and program.
Speaker(s): Gil Blank, Roe Ethridge, James Hoff, Miriam Katzeff, Collier Schorr.
The New School.
New York.
Contact: Andrea Smith.
(212) 946-7111.
Event address: 66 West 12th St., New York.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Aperture Foundation
Discussion: "Explosions, Fires and Public Order.".
11:00 am.
Discussion and book signing.
Speaker(s): Susan Bright, Sarah Pickering.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
Contact: Andrea Smith.
(212) 946-7111.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Aperture Foundation
SNAP! OUT OF WINTER.
9:00 pm.
Cocktails, raffle, and music.
Hosted by SNAP!.
Chaired by Jen Bekman, Christina Cahill, Alan Stoga.
Tickets from $100.00.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
Contact: Michiko Simanjuntak Grasso.
(212) 946-7149.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Sponsored by One Art World, Polaroid, Chandon.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/snapoutofwinter.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Aperture Foundation
2009 Benefit and Auction.
6:30 pm.
Cocktails, contemporary photography auction auction followed by dinner and awards ceremony.
Festive attire.
Honoring Suzanne Cochran, Howard Greenberg, Susana Torruella Leval, Sir Howard Stringer.
Chaired by Estrellita Brodsky, Scott Burdette, Gene Cane, Celia Crawford, Ellen Davis, Gary Davis, Edwynn Houk, Cathy Kaplan, Eugenia Au Kim, Jessica Lange, Alfred A. Plamann, Dick and Ginny Thornburgh, Diane Tuft, Ellen Weiss, Jill and Jeffrey Weiss, Gary Wolkowitz, Sarah Wolkowitz.
Tickets from $350.00.
Tables from $10,000.00.
Chelsea Piers
New York.
(212) 946-7149.
Chelsea Piers: Lighthouse.
Event address: 23rd St. at the Hudson River, New York.
Noted attendees: Denise Bethel, Dennis Holt.
Ad journal available.
Ad journal info: full page: $1, 000.00; half page: $500.00.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Aperture Foundation
Sony World Photography Awards Global Tour.
10:00 am.
Exhibition viewing.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
(212) 505-5555.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Aperture Foundation
Benefit Fashion Show.
7:30 pm.
Cocktails and entertainment. "Fashion's Siren for Change: Human Intonation" theme.
Tickets from $20.00.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
(917) 379-7917.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.humanintonation.com/press2.php.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Aperture Foundation
Opening Reception.
6:00 pm.
"Eye On The Strand". Cocktails and art preview. (Continues through August 26.).
Invitation only.
Pratt Manhattan Gallery.
New York.
Contact: Andrea Smith.
(212) 647-7199.
Event address: 144 West 14th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.eyeonthestrand.com.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Aperture Foundation
"Some Like it Hot" First Annual Summer Party.
8:00 pm.
Viewing of artwork, cocktails and festivities and performance by the Willowz.
Chaired by Celia Crawford, Michael Hoeh, Michael Karlin, Shari Weiner.
Tickets from $50.00.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
Contact: Michiko Simanjuntak Grasso.
(212) 946-7149.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/somelikeithot/.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Aperture Foundation
Book Launch Party.
7:00 pm.
"The Plan" by Michael Schmelling, "Weavings" by Corin Hewitt and Landmasses and Railways" by Bertrand Fleuret. Cocktails, performances and exhibition.
Hosted by Jay Furman, Lee Meriwether.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
Contact: Yseult Chehata.
(212) 505-5555.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Aperture Foundation
Book Party and Signing .
6:00 pm.
"Photography After Frank" by Philip Gefter.
Visual Arts Gallery.
NY.
Contact: Yseult Chehata.
(212) 946-7108.
Event address: 601 West 26th Street, NY.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Aperture Foundation
Book Signing and Party.
6:00 pm.
"Car Girls". Cocktails and meet and greet with the artist.
Dashwood Books.
New York.
Contact: Yseult Chehata.
(212) 505-5555.
Event address: 33 Bond Street, New York.
Noted attendees: Jake Steinfeld.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Aperture Foundation
Opening Reception.
1:30 pm.
"Intended Consequences: Rwandan Children Born of Rape". Commemorating the 15th anniversary of the beginning of Rwandan genocide.
Invitation only.
United Nations Headquarters.
New York.
Contact: Yseult Chehata.
(212) 946-7108.
Event address: 405 East 42nd St., New York.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Aperture Foundation
Talk and Book Signing.
6:30 pm.
"Strangely Familiar: Acrobats, Athletes, and Other Traveling Troupes".
Speaker(s): Michelle and Steven Brookman.
New York Public Library
New York.
(212) 505-5555.
Event address: Fifth Ave. and 42nd St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/events/detail.php?id=505.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Aperture Foundation
Opening Reception: Intended Consequences, Rwandan Children Born of Rape, by Jonathan Torgovnik.
6:00 pm.
Photo exhibit opening reception.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
(212) 505-5555.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Aperture Foundation
2008 Benefit and Auction.
6:30 pm.
Honoring William Friedkin, Dick and Maggie Murdy Lusk, Peter Rosenberger, Christina Shepard.
Co-chaired by Celia and Henry McGee, Lois and Arthur Stainman, Sanford I. Weill.
Tickets from $1,000.00.
Tables from $10,000.00.
Chelsea Piers
New York.
Contact: Michiko Grasso.
(212) 946-7149.
Chelsea Piers: Pier Sixty.
Event address: 23rd St. at the Hudson River, New York.
Noted attendees: Dennis Holt.
Ad journal available.
Ad journal info: Half-page ads: $500 and Full-page ads: $1000. Deadline for Journal is October 1, 2008.
Fax: (212) 979-7759.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Aperture Foundation
Book Signing.
6:00 pm. Book release and signing with author in attendance. Free.
Honoring Tania and Mark Walker.
Kinokuniya Book Store.
New York.
Contact: Aperture Foundation.
(212) 505-5555.
Event address: 1073 Avenue of the Americas, New York.
Event web address:
www.aperture.org/store/events-single.aspx?id=407.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Aperture Foundation
Discussion and book signing.
7:30 pm.
Tod Papageorge will present the work from his recently released "American Sports, 1970, Or, How We Spent The War In Vietnam." Free.
National Arts Club
New York.
(212) 505-555.
Event address: 15 Gramercy Park South, New York.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Aperture Foundation
Young Collectors Panel Discussion.
6:30 pm.
Moderated by William Hunt. Panelists: David Kronn, Gael Zafrany and Michael Hoeh.
Aperture Foundation.
New York.
Contact: Yseult Chehata.
(212) 946-7108.
Event address: 547 West 27th St., New York.
Monday, November 05, 2007
Aperture Foundation
2007 Benefit and Auction.
6:30 pm.
Cocktails, silent and live auctions, and dinner.
Honoring Joe Amrhein, Rep. Sam Graves, Ginny Mancini, Brian L. Roberts.
Co-chaired by Rep. Tom Cole, Lisa Eltinge, Boris Kodjoe, Betsy Morgan, Larry Stein, Dick and Daphna Ziman.
Skylight SoHo
New York.
Contact: Michiko Grasso.
(212) 946-7149.
Event address: 275 Hudson St., New York.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Aperture Foundation
2006 Benefit and Auction.
6:30 pm.
Cocktails, silent and live auctions, and dinner.
Honoring Yoshiko Dart, Vincent Mai, Rebecca S. Manicome, Merryl and James Tisch.
Co-chaired by Dick and Diana Beattie, Rep. Tom Cole, Joseph J. Grano, Jr., Brian Grazer.
Skylight SoHo
New York.
Contact: Michiko Grasso.
(212) 946-7149.
Event address: 275 Hudson St., New York.
Monday, November 14, 2005
Aperture Foundation
Auction Benefit.
6:30 pm.
Cocktails, live and silent auctions, and dinner. Honorary Chairs: Matthew Modine and Andy Summers.
Honoring Dr. Keith Black, Steve Buffone, Henry M. Buhl, Susan Casden.
Co-chaired by Tom Colicchio, Joseph J. Grano, Jr., Rebecca Sugar.
Phillips de Pury & Co, and the Park.
Contact: MF Productions.
(212) 243-7300.
Thursday, January 09, 2003
Aperture Foundation
50th Anniversary Golden Gala.
6:30 pm.
Cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, and launch of "Photography Past/Forward: Aperture at 50" exhibition. Honorary Chair: Sir Elton John. Co-Chairs: Susan Gutfreund and Ismail Merchant. By invitation only.
Sotheby's New York
New York.
(212) 505-5555 ext 341.
Event address: 1334 York Ave., New York.
Saturday, October 26, 2002
Aperture Foundation
Aperture at 50: A Celebration of Photography.
10:00 am.
Open house, raffle, book signings by Marilyn Bridges, Bruce Davidson, Mary Ellen Mark, Dona McAdams, and Keri Pickett, refreshments and jazz.
20 East 23rd Street.
New York.
(212) 505-5555 ext 336.
Event address: , New York.
Thursday, April 13, 2000
Aperture Foundation
Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Honoring Seymour Hersh.
The Supper Club.
Contact: Debbie Dann, Epic Events.
(212) 935-0894.