THE KING/QUEENS OF THE ART WORLD

THE KING/QUEEN PINS OF THE ART WORLD

RE-EMERGED IN WATERMILL IN SUPPORT OF CREATIVES SERVING A CONTINUED ARTISTIC MISSION

By Rachel Vancelette

atermill Center's "enchanted forest" welcomed art collectors, art lovers and art industry insiders for the summer's most anticipated outdoor event of the season. Mega dealers W Marc and Arne Glimcher to fashion designer Nicole Miller, mogul Paul Miller (DJ Spooky), and jewelry mavin Helen King of Van Cleef & Arpels were all spotted at STAND: The 30th Anniversary of the Watermill Center Summer Benefit. Guests mingled and explored for discoveries of the latest artistic interventions, contemporary artists, performances and new art installations; the weekend soiree ushered in new assertions for renewal of spirit and creative adventures of discovery.

After a few years of a break on the annual Hampton's benefit calendar, guests and patrons revisited the inspiring "enchanted forest" with its unique performances and art extravaganza. The gala looking to reunite the worlds of the arts, design, theatre, and fashion (following the pandemic break of two years) is in support of Watermill's year-round artistic programming. The event honored Mario Barcadi and was curated by Noah Khosbin, presenting the art bonanza and art auction for guests to participate during scheduled performances. Capturing visitors and welcoming them to wander into the landscape to discover new artists, The Watermill Center remains a unique laboratory for the arts and humanities, providing a global community the time, space and freedom to create and inspire.

Founded in 1992 by avant-garde visionary Robert Wilson, The Watermill Center is an interdisciplinary laboratory for the arts and humanities situated on ten acres of Shinnecock ancestral territory on Long Island's East End. With an emphasis on creativity and collaboration, The Center offers year-round artist residencies and education programs, providing a global community with the time, space, and freedom to create and inspire. Honorary Chairs include a powerhouse list from the world of entertainment, arts and theater- Marina Abramovic . Pedro Almodóvar . Laurie Anderson . ANOHNI . Giorgio Armani . Mikhail Baryshnikov . Tony Bennett . Steve Buscemi . Lucinda Childs . Alba & Francesco Clemente . Alan Cumming . Willem Dafoe . Marianne Faithfull . Renée Fleming . Lady Gaga . Frank Gehry . H.R.H. Princess Caroline von Hannover . Steven Holl . Jenny Holzer . Nina Hoss . Anjelica Huston . Jim Jarmusch . Emilia & Ilya Kabakov Harvey Keitel . Jeff Koons . Annie Leibovitz . Edward Mapplethorpe . Charlotte Rampling . Charles Renfro . Isabella Rossellini . Salman Rushdie . Susan Sarandon . Richard Serra . Cindy Sherman . Sharon Stone . Rufus Wainwright & Jörn Weisbrodt . Tom Waits . Christoph Waltz

The Watermill Center's rural campus combines multifunctional studios with ten acres of manicured grounds and gardens, housing a carefully curated art collection, expansive research library, and archives illustrating the life and work of Artistic Director Robert Wilson. The Center's facilities enable Artists-inResidence to integrate resources from the humanities and research from the sciences into contemporary artistic practice. Through year-round public programs, The Watermill Center demystifies the artistic process by facilitating unique insight into the creative process of a rotating roster of national and international artists.