2025 LACMA Art+Film Gala | A Celebration of Art, Film, and Cultural Legacy

Step inside the 2025 LACMA Art+Film Gala, presented by Gucci and co-chaired by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio. Discover how art, film, and fashion converge to create Los Angeles’s most influential cultural night, honouring Mary Corse and Ryan Coogler.

What Makes the LACMA Art+Film Gala a Pinnacle of Culture and Style?

The LACMA Art+Film Gala 2025 unites museum-level artistry, cinematic excellence, and Gucci couture into a high-impact philanthropic celebration.
The evening doubles as both a creative showcase and a vital fundraiser for the Art+Film Programme, which supports exhibitions, acquisitions, and educational initiatives reaching far beyond a single night.

Since 2011, Gucci’s presenting sponsorship has framed the red carpet in Italian luxury while reinforcing LACMA’s commitment to contemporary culture. Attendance is strictly by invitation, drawing global art patrons, Hollywood icons, and cultural tastemakers for an event that seamlessly balances glamour and purpose.

How the Gala Became a Modern Los Angeles Institution

Launched in 2011, the Art+Film Gala was co-chaired from the start by LACMA trustee Eva Chow and actor Leonardo DiCaprio, with Gucci as the presenting sponsor.
From honouring Clint Eastwood and John Baldessari at its inaugural edition to today’s global spotlight, the Gala has evolved from a local philanthropic dinner into a signature cultural event on the international calendar.

LACMA Director Michael Govan attributes its success to the consistency of its co-chairs, who continue to bridge artand film through long-term collaboration and vision.

“We owe the success of the Art+Film Gala to the dedication of Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio,” says Govan.

When and Where: The 2025 Experience

The 2025 Art+Film Gala takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, across the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) campus on Wilshire Boulevard.

The evening unfolds in a cinematic sequence:

1. Arrivals & Media Call – Spotlight moments on Gucci’s red carpet.
2. Cocktail Reception – Under LACMA’s illuminated façade.
3. Seated Dinner – With design and cuisine curated to match the night’s visual themes.
4. Film Tributes & Performances – A program merging art with live entertainment.

Dress Code: Formal black tie. Expect custom Gucci looks, haute couture from invited fashion houses, and red-carpet styling on par with Hollywood premieres.

The 2025 Honourees: Mary Corse & Ryan Coogler

This year’s Gala honours two visionaries who redefine creative expression:
Mary Corse for her exploration of light and perception in art, and Ryan Coogler for transforming cinematic storytelling through empathy and representation.

Together, they symbolize how visual form and narrative power intersect to shape cultural identity — the very heart of LACMA’s Art+Film mission.

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Mary Corse and the Art of Light

Mary Corse’s practice investigates light as both material and perception. Her reflective microsphere canvases and subtle tonal series shift with the viewer’s movement, making light itself the subject.

Her exhibitions — including “Mary Corse: A Survey in Light” (LACMA, 2019) — trace her evolution within California’s Light and Space movement, highlighting her precision in merging art and physics.

Corse reshapes how audiences experience painting, transforming visual perception into a participatory act.

Ryan Coogler: Transforming Storytelling Through Representation

From Fruitvale Station and Creed to Black Panther, Ryan Coogler has built a cinematic language defined by emotional clarity, community representation, and heroic depth.
His 2025 recognition aligns with the Gala’s commitment to elevating film as fine art — and celebrating stories that expand how the world sees itself.

LACMA’s statement emphasizes Coogler’s influence in making cinema a global dialogue on identity and imagination.

From Glamour to Impact: Measurable Cultural Results

The Gala’s proceeds fund LACMA’s film initiatives, acquisitions, and education programs.
In 2024, it raised over $6.4 million, supporting:

• Artist retrospectives
• Film preservation projects
• Expanded educational access for students and families

Each year, LACMA releases a post-Gala report documenting funds raised and programs supported — reinforcing transparency and mission-driven philanthropy.

What Guests Experience Beyond the Cameras

Guests enter through LACMA’s architectural glow into a curated sensory journey — cocktails, conversation, dinner, and performances woven together like a cinematic narrative.

Each moment builds toward the honouree tributes, blending film clips, live music, and speeches that unite art patrons and filmmakers under a single cause: sustaining culture through creativity.

Why the Gala Matters to Los Angeles — and Beyond

The Art+Film Gala positions Los Angeles as a global nexus of creativity, where museums, studios, and fashion houses collaborate with intent.
Its influence extends into new models of arts fundraising, film integration, and cross-industry collaboration.

By honouring Corse and Coogler, the Gala reinforces how visual and narrative innovation fuel cultural imagination — and how philanthropy sustains that dialogue for future generations.

Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter of Art+Film

With Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio continuing as co-chairs and Gucci sustaining its sponsorship, the Gala’s framework remains strong.
After a record-breaking 2024, the 2025 edition builds momentum for greater exhibition reach, film integration, and community engagement — reaffirming LACMA’s leadership in cultural innovation.

Quick Facts: LACMA Art+Film Gala 2025

Detail	Information
Date	Saturday, November 1, 2025
Venue	Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Honourees	Artist Mary Corse; Filmmaker Ryan Coogler
Presenting Sponsor	Gucci
Co-Chairs	Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio
Format	Red carpet, dinner, film tributes, live performances, fundraising

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