Kevin Tachman Inspiration Series
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Inspiration Series
2013 New York, Los Angeles, S?o Paulo, Miami
Event produced by Josh Wood Productions
Inspiration Gala New York
amfAR and Josh Wood Productions launched the Inspiration Series in 2010 to celebrate fashion and style while raising funds for the Foundation's lifesaving AIDS research programs. The inaugural event took place at the New York Public Library, with host Kylie Minogue presenting the Piaget Award of Inspiration to Ricky Martin and Jean-Paul Gaultier. The "Black Tie/Black Leather"themed night also featured a performance by Cyndi Lauper and a runway show starring 52 of Wilhemina's top models, who were outfitted by world-renowned designers. In 2011, the fashion show theme was "Black Tie/Hot Metal" and in 2012, the designers highlighted athleticinspired styles.
Since the launch of the series, three Inspiration Gala New York events have raised more than $1.5 million for amfAR, and have paid tribute to celebrity humanitarians Fergie, Robert Duffy and Marc Jacobs International, James Franco, and Michael Kors, in addition to Ricky Martin and Jean-Paul Gaultier. Presenters have included Heidi Klum, Hilary Swank, Francisco Costa, Cheyenne Jackson, and Rose McGowan, and the Galas have featured electrifying performances by Scissor Sisters, Courtney Love, Estelle, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Rowland, and amfAR Ambassador Liza Minnelli.
Past attendees have also included Ke$ha, Greg Louganis, Larry Boland, Sean Patterson, M?A?C AIDS Fund Chairman John Demsey, Andy Cohen, Chanel Iman, Judith Light, Lance Bass, Alek Wek, Roberto Bolle, Rufus Wainwright, Simon Doonan, Zoe Saldana, and amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole.
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Inspiration Gala Los Angeles
Inspiration Los Angeles draws some of the biggest names in entertainment. The three Los Angeles events have been hosted by Kylie Minogue, Andy Cohen, and Chelsea Handler. Performers have included Katy Perry, Courtney Love, Deborah Harry, Dita Von Teese, and Sin?ad O'Connor. Due in no small part to the successful live auctions, the Inspiration Gala Los Angeles has raised more than $2 million to date.
In 2011, Sandra Bullock delivered a poignant and heartfelt tribute to amfAR's late Founding International Chairman, Dame Elizabeth Taylor. Ms. Bullock presented amfAR's Award of Courage to Dame Elizabeth's grandson Quinn Tivey, who accepted it on behalf of the Taylor family.
Pop music legend Katy Perry closed out the 2012 event with a stunning acoustic set of her most beloved hits. One lucky guest also walked away with the ultimate souvenir during the live auction when Perry donated an autographed guitar. Perry also offered to take the winner and friends out for a night at the Abbey as part of the auction package, which sold for $32,000. Award-winning actress, producer, and fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker presented the Piaget Award of Inspiration to Kevin Huvane of Creative Artists Agency.
Past attendees have included amfAR Global Fundraising Chairman Sharon Stone, Sean Penn, Kate Hudson, Josh Duhamel, Rose McGowan, Estelle, Anthony Mackie, Selma Blair, Adrien Brody, Ali Larter, Natasha Bedingfield, Gabriel Aubry, Natasha Alam, Neil Barrett, Garcelle Beauvais, Dean and Dan Caten, Paolo Diacci, Larry David, Brad Goreski, Kirsty Hume, Donovan Leitch, Mia Maestro, Lorenzo Martone, and Colin Farrell.
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Inspiration Gala S?o Paulo
The inaugural Inspiration Gala S?o Paulo--amfAR's first benefit event in South America--was held in April 2011 at the home of Felipe Diniz. Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actress Claire Danes presented Francisco Costa, the women's creative director of Calvin Klein Collection, with the Piaget Award of Inspiration in recognition of his extraordinary commitment to raising HIV/AIDS awareness and advancing AIDS research.
Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer and actress Jennifer Hudson gave a rousing performance that had everyone on their feet. Brazilian singer and actress Preta Gil closed the 2011 event with a performance that had guests dancing late into the night.
In 2012, Deborah Harry, Grace Jones, and Bebel Gilberto joined a dazzling group of Brazil's elite to pay tribute to Mario Testino and John Demsey. Sharon Stone chaired the event alongside Dinho Diniz, Felipe Diniz, and amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole. Guests at the "Black Tie//Hot Metal"-themed benefit included Fernanda Motta, Sabrina Sato, Isabeli Fontana, Izabel Goulart, Andrea Dellal, and Alexandre Herchcovitch, and the evening opened with an acoustic bossa nova performance by Bebel Gilberto, one of Brazil's most renowned musicians.
Sharon Stone, amfAR's Global Fundraising Chairman, also led the 2012 event's auction, which she kicked off by selling an iconic Mario Testino photograph of Amber Valetta in Rio de Janeiro for $100,000. In a highlight of the auction, Ms. Stone put Deborah Harry on the auction block, and guests pledged a collective $100,000 for the chance to hear the legendary Blondie singer perform. Ms. Harry treated the crowd to an impromptu a capella version of "Heart of Glass."
The Inspiration events in S?o Paulo have raised more than $2 million for amfAR to date.
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Inspiration Miami Beach Party
In December 2012, amfAR held the inaugural Inspiration Miami Beach Party, its first ever benefit event during Art Basel Miami Beach. The invitation-only oceanside party was held at Soho Beach House, and featured cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction of contemporary works of art, and special guest DJ sets by Mia Moretti, DJ Kiss, and Honey Dijon. Proceeds from the event benefited amfAR's life-saving AIDS research initiatives.
Honorary Chairs of the Inspiration Miami Beach Party were Joseph Altuzarra, Fabien Baron, Klaus Biesenbach, Marianne Boesky, Larry Boland, Christopher Bollen, John Demsey, Santiago Barberi Gonzalez, Marian Goodman, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Cindy and Howard Rachofsky, Dan Rangone, Michelle and Jason Rubell, Chlo? Sevigny, and St. Vincent.
The event's silent auction was presented by TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art, an annual event held in Dallas, TX, that has raised more than $40 million over the past 14 years, jointly benefiting amfAR and the Dallas Museum of Art. The silent auction featured works by renowned artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Cindy Sherman, Ryan McGinley, and Steven Klein, among others. In addition, artnet Auctions hosted an exclusive online auction in conjunction with Inspiration Miami.
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