The Guggenheim’s 2026 Annual Benefit ‘Under The Oculus: A Celebration Of Visionaries’

On November 10, the Guggenheim in Manhattan celebrated its 2026 benefit, “Under the Oculus: A Celebration of Visionaries.”

The annual fundraiser honored Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism for Abu Dhabi, and artist Alex Katz. The evening also paid a special tribute to the late Frank Gehry. The funds raised from the event support the Guggenheim’s acclaimed exhibitions, dynamic education programs, and the preservation of its collection and landmark building.

The dinner concluded with a special performance by acclaimed singer, songwriter, and performer Janelle Monáe.

Guests in attendance who came to support the Guggenheim Museum and Foundation included Mohamed Abushahab, Amna Almheiri, Richard Armstrong, Myriam Ben-Salah, Lisa Dennison, Marc Glimcher, Tina Kim, Meghan Lloyd, Dorinda Medley, Samira Nasr, Marc Payot, Jordan Roth, Adam Silver, and Eden Xu-Martinez. Artists in attendance included Leonardo Drew, Jeffrey Gibson, Alteronce Gumby, Jamian Juliano-Villani, Deana Lawson, Glenn Ligon, Kylie Manning, Oscar Murillo, Marc Quinn, Taryn Simon, and Avery Singer.