The Gordon Parks Foundation, dedicated to preserving the work and legacy of Gordon Parks and other photographers, filmmakers and artists, held its Awards Dinner and Auction honoring individuals who have dedicated their lives to the arts.
Robert De Niro and Grace Hightower De Niro were presented with the 2nd Annual Gordon Parks Patron of the Arts Award, by Whoopi Goldberg. The evening’s Co-Chairs included Alicia Keys, Karl Lagerfeld, Alexander Soros and Kaseem ‘Swizz Beatz’ Dean.
The evening commenced with a performance of several songs by Pharrell Williams and also included a live auction featuring photographs by Gordon Parks by Hugh Hildesley, Sotheby’s.
