Dodgers Win Boosts LACMA Gala to Record $6.8M Fundraising

The 14th annual Art + Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) celebrated artist Mary Corse and filmmaker Ryan Coogler while coinciding with a thrilling Game 7 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. Guests, including celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Cynthia Erivo, and Dustin Hoffman, along with local officials, discreetly followed the game on their phones, erupting in cheers when the Dodgers tied and ultimately won the championship in extra innings. LACMA director Michael Govan humorously claimed the museum had engineered the Dodgers' victory, emphasizing the unique fusion of art, film, and sports that defines Los Angeles. The gala raised between $6.5 million and $6.8 million to support LACMA's programs and announced the upcoming David Geffen Galleries, a new building designed by Peter Zumthor to house the museum's permanent collection. The event was co-chaired by Leonardo DiCaprio and Eva Chow, featured a performance by Doja Cat, and was presented by Gucci, highlighting the intersection of entertainment, culture, and philanthropy. Attendees included a diverse mix of artists, filmmakers, executives, and politicians, underscoring Los Angeles' role as a cultural epicenter.