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VIParty Season has Arrived

By ARTINFO

Published: November 16, 2007
NEW YORK—A second roundup of Art Parties in New York this week covers five more celebrity-filled shindigs.

Honorees at the Aperture Foundation 2007 Benefit and Auction on November 5 at Skylight included famed photographer Sally Mann.

Larry Fink made use of partygoers—including socialite Byrdie Bell, designer Tory Burch, and a Bloomingdale or two—at The Apollo Circle Benefit on November 8, as subjects for new work.

"Starchitect" David Adjaye was present for the opening of his newest building, Arario Gallery New York, on November 9.

Damien Hirst unveiled his installation, "School: The Archaeology Of Lost Desires, Comprehending Infinity And The Search For Knowledge," in the lobby of the iconic skyscraper Lever House on November 10.

And on Wednesday, November 14, a special Naked Ping Pong Party benefiting the National Arts Club brought actress Marisa Tomei, hip hop entrepreneur Damon Dash, and pro table tennis player Wally Green to historic Tilden Mansion.

Click on the photo gallery to see these arty stars at night.  

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