The Faena Art "Follow Your Rainbow" Gala at the iconic Faena Miami Beach.
Photo: Courtesy of Faena Art

Faena Art Hosts Colorful Celebration to Support Miami’s Artistic Innovation

The nonprofit's fifth annual gala was a lively poolside fusion of art, fashion, and music

Grace and Alan Faena.

Grace and Alan Faena. Photo: Courtesy of Faena Art

On April 29, Miami’s creative elites gathered for a colorful evening to celebrate Faena Art’s 14-year dedication to championing artistic innovation in the city. Guests of the fifth annual gala were invited to “Follow Your Rainbow” poolside at the iconic Faena Miami Beach to raise funds to support Faena Art’s year-round programming.

Guests like Alan and Grace Faena, Gianni and Leen Infantino, Jorge and Darlene Pérez, Len and Emily Blavatnik, and Olivier Francois embraced the vibrant spirit of the event’s theme while mingling with creative forces including Joel Mesler, Christina Pettersson, Beatriz Chachamovits, Magnus Sodamin, Kelly Breeze, Anabella Bergero, and others.

Follow Your Rainbow gala.

Follow Your Rainbow gala. Photo: Courtesy of Faena Art

The evening’s highlights included entertainment by DJ Richie Hell, a performance from Rocky Lanes,  a live-carving of a colossal tuna by James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Qui, bites provided by Chef Francis Mallmann’s open-fire Asado-style cooking, and a radiant fashion show.

See more photos below: 

Francis Mallmann, Gianni Infantino, and Alan Faena. Photo: Courtesy of Faena Art

Allesha Sharelle Coleman, Paul Qui. Photo: Courtesy of Faena Art

Kelly Breeze and Anabella Bergero.

Kelly Breeze and Anabella Bergero. Photo: Courtesy of Faena Art

Francisca Oyhanarte and Richie Hell.

Francisca Oyhanarte and Richie Hell. Photo: Courtesy of Faena Art

Rocky Lanes.

Rocky Lanes. Photo: Courtesy of Faena Art

James McNeal, Magnus Sodamin, and Kristina Sodamin.

James McNeal, Magnus Sodamin, and Kristina Sodamin. Photo: Courtesy of Faena Art

Nadime Castellanos, Kelly Blanco, Tina Stuck, Taylor Stoddard, and Shea Curtin.

Nadime Castellanos, Kelly Blanco, Tina Stuck, Taylor Stoddard, and Shea Curtin. Photo: Courtesy of Faena Art

Cover: The Faena Art "Follow Your Rainbow" Gala at the iconic Faena Miami Beach.
Photo: Courtesy of Faena Art

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