Beyond the Spiral: A Gala Celebrating the Next 20 Years

Attire: Festive & fabulous

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the Rubin Museum’s momentous 20th anniversary and bold launch as a global museum, during which we will honor the remarkable vision of founders Shelley and Donald Rubin and award the first-ever Rubin Museum Himalayan Art Prize.

Enjoy a seated dinner with a signature dish created by celebrity chef Vikas Khanna and musical performances by Falu and Raju Lama.

At the Gala, guests will have the opportunity to participate in the Rubin’s Flag Project 2024, by inscribing flags with their good wishes for the future, which will join more than 2,500 others to be displayed outside the building at 5:00 pm on October 6, 2024.

Become a sponsor and support the Rubin’s future! Your generosity promotes Himalayan art and cultures, offering visibility and recognition to living artists from the Himalayas, Asia, and diaspora while reaching and serving a larger global audience than ever before. Purchase tickets before September 13 to be included in the printed program.

~View sponsorship opportunities (PDF) and purchase a ticket online.*

~Download and return our Reply Form (PDF) to pledge your support and pay via check, EFT wire transfer, or credit card.*

~Learn more about the Rubin’s exciting ongoing and future initiatives (PDF).

*Credit card fees apply.

Awarding the First Rubin Museum Himalayan Art Prize

We are passionate about increasing the visibility of promising artists and creatives from the Himalayan region and diaspora, and we will award the first-ever Rubin Museum Himalayan Art Prize at the Gala. The prize recognizes the work of an innovative individual or collective who has significantly contributed to creative and critically relevant dialogues between Himalayan art and contemporary life. The Rubin’s dedication to living artists from the region as well as the contemporary art field is paramount, and this honored prize, which includes an unrestricted cash gift, will be awarded annually.

HONORED GUESTS

• Laurie Anderson
• Falu
• Lama Pema Kunsang
• Kabi Raj Lama
• Raju Lama
• Tenzing Rigdol
• Krista Tippett
• John Tsung
• Losel Yauch

Chef Vikas Khanna

Chef Vikas Khanna is a culinary virtuoso known globally for seamlessly blending traditional Indian flavors with global influences. With Michelin-starred restaurants and a diverse body of work, Khanna is a global ambassador of Indian gastronomy. Beyond the kitchen, he is an accomplished author, humanitarian, and television personality. Chef Khanna elevates the dining experience, infusing it with his distinctive expertise in modern comfort rooted in India’s diverse sub cuisines.

FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY

Falu

Known for her astonishing melodic range, vibrant approach to song lyrics and uncanny ability to blend genres and styles, Falu is a GRAMMY® Award-winner and three-time GRAMMY® nominee. She has released seven albums to critical acclaim and her evocative vocals have been featured on dozens of other musical recordings. In 2022 she was featured at the GRAMMY®’s pre-telecast ceremony and then became the first India-born singer/songwriter to win the award for Best Children’s Album. Falu was nominated in 2023 in the Global Music Performance category for a song about world hunger that featured Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Among her music partners are world-famous artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Wyclef Jean, Philip Glass, Ricky Martin, Blues Traveler, and A. R. Rahman. In 2023 Falu appeared at the largest stadium in the world and sang to 132,000 attendees, while another 1.7 billion around the world watched on television. She has been invited to sing at festivities honoring India at the White House by both President Obama and President Biden. The multilingual singer/songwriter has touched millions of hearts by communicating so completely the melodies, rhythms, and words that spring from her soul.

Raju Lama

Raju Lama is a Nepalese artist known for his roles as a singer-songwriter, climate activist, and accomplished Mount Everest climber. He is the lead vocalist of the renowned Nepali band Mongolian Heart, showcasing his musical prowess in Nepali, Tibetan, Tamang, and various other languages. In addition, he serves as a mentor on the popular television show The Voice of Nepal, further inspiring and nurturing musical talent in the region.

Our Gala Supporters

• Basha Frost Rubin and Scott Grinsell
• Bob and Lois Baylis
• Christopher J. Fussner
• Dan Gimbel of NEPC, LLC
• Eileen Caulfield Schwab
• Jesse Smith and Annice Kenan
• Namita and Arun Saraf
• New York Life
• Noah P. Dorsky
• Ravi and Ginny Akhoury
• RubinFrost LLC
• Shelley and Donald Rubin
• Tong-Tong Zhu

With additional sponsorship from PFK O’Connor Davies

The sponsor list for Beyond the Spiral: A Gala Celebrating the Next 20 Years is in formation.

For more information about the Gala, please contact:

Teresa Bellantoni, Bowen & Co. Events, 914.231.6180/rubinmuseum@bowenandco.com

For questions about the Rubin Museum and our programs, please contact:

Natalie Cimino, Coordinator, Major Gifts & Institutional Philanthropy,(212) 620-5000 x203/ncimino@rubinmuseum.org