Denis Villeneuve & Vija Celmins Announced as 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala Honorees
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has named director Denis Villeneuve and artist Vija Celmins as the honorees for its 2026 Art+Film Gala. The event, co-chaired by Leonardo DiCaprio and Eva Chow, celebrates the intersection of visual arts and cinema.
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This gala is a major cultural event that highlights the influence of cinematic and visual arts on contemporary culture.
Denis Villeneuve & Vija Celmins Announced as 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala Honorees The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has announced that director Denis Villeneuve and artist Vija Celmins will be the official honorees at its upcoming 15th annual Art+Film Gala.
Scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, the evening will be co-chaired by LACMA trustee Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, both of whom have served as longtime champions for the museum's cinematic initiatives. Gucci will once again serve as the presenting sponsor, maintaining a vital partnership that has supported the gala since its inception in 2011.
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