Vija Celmins and Denis Villeneuve Are the 2026 Honorees of LACMA’s Glitzy Art+Film Gala

LACMA’s 2026 Art+Film Gala will honor acclaimed artist Vija Celmins, a significant moment for the art world and a beacon for emerging women artists. This prestigious recognition of Celmins’s impactful career highlights the journey from dedicated practice to major institutional acclaim. The gala, which last year raised $6.5 million for critical art and film programming, demonstrates the power of consistent artistic vision and the potential for long-term influence. For early-career women artists, Celmins’s success is a testament to the rewards of perseverance and the importance of creating work that resonates through time, ultimately contributing to a thriving arts ecosystem. — Source: ARTnews

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