MOCA’s Gala Offers a Glimpse Inside a “World Without End”

On April 13, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles celebrated its 2024 gala at The Geffen Contemporary. More than 1,100 patrons, artists, and cultural figures turned out for the evening, which was presented by Bvlgari and featured vivid immersive environments by local artist Max Hooper Schneider, whose creative direction offered guests a glimpse into a “world without end” as the night’s theme. During the seated dinner, St. Vincent performed ahead of next week’s release of her album “All Born Screaming” before heading into the after-party, which was headlined by DJ sets by Kilo Kish and Kitty Ca$h. The event raised $3 million for the museum’s exhibitions, programs, and education initiatives. Notables in attendance included Ava DuVernay, Kim Gordon, Miranda July, Keanu Reeves, Catherine Opie, Doug Aitken, Karon Davis, Shepard Fairey, Jennifer Guidi, Sterling Ruby, Kenny Scharf, Charles Gaines, and more. Photos by Charles Galway and Stefanie Keenan (Getty) and Jojo Korsh and Owen Kolasinski (BFA).