They are costly, labor-intensive and seemingly dated, but cultural organizations say black-tie dinners remain essential to pleasing donors and paying the bills.
Cultural galas, like one hosted by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, can seem anachronistic at times, but they remain a mainstay of fund-raising for arts organizations.
The artist, who has supported the protests against the Tate group of museums, won the prestigious British award for an installation that includes a car covered by a giant doily.
Jasleen Kaur was awarded the Turner Prize for an exhibition, “Alter Altar,” that featured items related to her upbringing in Scotland as well as music playing out of a car stereo and a mechanically operated harmonium.
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