Whitney Museum of American Art 22nd Annual American Art Award

Whitney Museum of American Art 22nd Annual American Art Award
Where: Highline Stages Who was there: Guests included Stephanie Szostak, Reed Krakoff, Adam Weinberg, Justine Koons, Jeff Koons, Olympia Scarry, Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, Brooke Neidich, Linda Yablonsky, Colby Jordan, Mary Boone, Susan Hess, Beth DeWoody, Glenda Bailey, Stephen Sumner, Delphine Krakoff, Paul Kasmin, Anh Duong, Stefano Tonchi, Diane von Furstenberg, John Hess, Max Snow, Vanessa Traina Snow, Jonathan Brown, Bill Miller, Marilyn Minter, Anthony Haden-Guest, Martin Margulies, Brooke Neidich, Neil Bloom, Melva Bucksbaum, Amy Phelan, Alessandra Brawn, and John Neidich. [Brooke Neidich, Reed Krakoff] [Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, Olympia Scarry] Other details: Last night at the Highline Stages, The Whitney Museum hosted the 22nd Annual American Art Award, honoring those who have made a commitment to the cultural heritage of the arts in America. Among those honored was Reed Krakoff, who donated 5 unique tote bags to be auctioned off in a silent auction. The bidding for the one-of-a-kind bags began at $1,000. Maynard Monrow got a few laughs, wearing a make shift award on his chest that read "Honorable Mention." [Jeff Koons, Dorrit Moussaieff] [Diane von Furstenberg] [Eddie Borgo, Keegan Singh] [Anh Duong] [Stephanie Szostak, Reed Krakoff] [Jack Shear, Vito Schnabel] [Misha Nonoo, Alexander Gilkes, Paul Kasmin] [Adam Weinberg, Justine Koons, Jeff Koons] [Reed Krakoff, Paul Kasmin] [Photos via PMC]
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