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Guggenheim Museum Raises Funds for Contemporary Acquisitions at 30th Anniversary YCC Party
Friday, May 15, 2026 · 1 min read
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum held its 2026 Young Collectors Council (YCC) Party on May 14, marking the 30th anniversary of the group's founding. The event featured a site-specific installation by artist Diane Severin Nguyen and celebrated Trevor Paglen as the recipient of the $100,000 LG Guggenheim Award. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the YCC Art Fund, which supports the acquisition of works by emerging and established contemporary artists for the museum's permanent collection.
- Artists: Diane Severin Nguyen, Trevor Paglen, Carol Bove, Anthony Akinbola, Jes Fan, Lucia Hierro, Tommy Kha, Baseera Khan, Elle Pérez, Rachel Rossin
- People: Mariët Westermann, Seol Park, Sophia Cohen, Hannah Gottlieb-Graham, Alyssa Yoon, Tiffany Zabludowicz
- Galleries: Pace Gallery
- Museums: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Locations: New York
- Prices: $100,000
Originally via Guggenheim · Curated by The Cultural Signal
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