LACMA Gala Honors Vija Celmins and Denis Villeneuve

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art held its 15th Art + Film Gala on November 7, honoring artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve at an event that brought together figures from film, fashion, music and the arts. Gucci was the presenting sponsor, and Rosé performed during the evening.

The annual gala took place at the museum, where guests posed near Chris Burden’s Urban Light installation. LACMA trustee Eva Chow and actor Leonardo DiCaprio cochaired the event. Coverage identified the honorees as Celmins, whose work explores the natural world, and Villeneuve, the filmmaker behind Dune.

The fundraiser supports LACMA programming, including film, exhibitions, acquisitions and education. The event’s stated purpose is to bring art and cinema together while making film a more central part of the museum’s work. Gucci has served as presenting sponsor since the gala began in 2011, according to event coverage.

Red-carpet fashion was a major part of the evening. Anya Taylor-Joy wore a vintage Pierre Cardin gown selected by stylist Law Roach, while Rosé wore Saint Laurent. Kylie Jenner chose a gown from Ashi Studio’s spring-summer 2026 couture collection. Gucci designs appeared on...