Mariko Munro, Karen Kilimnik, and Kirsten Dunst, photo courtesy of 303 Gallery, shot by Billy Ferrel/Patrick McMullan
Last night, 303 Gallery threw a Summer Celebration to mark their expansion into their new space. The event celebrated the gallery’s 25th anniversary at it’s brand new 5,000-square-foot Chelsea location on 21st Street in New York City. The party hosted a performance by indie rock band, The Virgins, and a set by DJ Thurston Moore. Mary Heilmann selected David Lynch’s Lost Highway and Richard Sarafian’s Vanishing Point to be projected on the gallery walls. The start studded guest list included actress Kirsten Dunst, artist Karen Kilimnik, artist Dan Graham, artist Aaron Young, just to name a few. Also spotted on the scene: Designer/model Agyness Deyn, designer Cynthia Rowley, Genevieve Jones, Joe Zee from Elle, Rogan Gregory, Serge Becker, model Jessica Stam, Anna Sui, Byrdie Bell, Bill Powers, Cecilia Dean from Visionaire, Fashion Desiger Elise Overland, Poppy de Villeneuve, Doreen Remen from Art Production Fund, Julie Gilhart from Barney’s New York, Bowery Hotel owner Sean McPherson, collectors Baby Jane Holzer, Matt Aberle, David Hoberman, curators Francesco Bonami, Richard Flood, Barbara London, galleriests Andrew Kreps and Anton Kerns, stylist Natasha Royt, Meredith Darrow, Jason Wu, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Anthony Haden-Guest, musician Lissy Trullie, curator Shamim Momin, Knight Landesman from Art Forum, and Amanda Sharpe from Frieze.
Art, Music, and Heat: Shvitzing at the 303 Gallery Opening [Refinery 29]
Of Nubiles and Noblemen [Style]
Summer Celebration at 303 Gallery [Art Fag City]
303 Gallery Website [303 Gallery]
303 Gallery Summer Kick Off [Fashion Week Daily]
Tonight at 303 Gallery [Suprememanagment]
Full Steam Ahead [Vogue Scene]
Additional photos courtesy Billy Farrell and Patrick McMullan via 303 Gallery [303 Gallery]
more photos of the event after the jump…
Summer Celebration at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Serving up Hot Dogs out front of 303 Gallery’s new location via Art Observed
Everyone had great time inside, and enjoyed a set played by DJ Thurston Moore. Even the crowds getting air outside were treated with a beautiful summer lightning storm and gourmet hot dogs. The night hit it’s climax with a performance by The Virgins.
Outside the new 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Carlos Quirarte and Mary Heilmann, photo courtesy of 303 Gallery, shot by Billy Ferrel/Patrick McMullan
Bridget Goodbody, photo courtesy of 303 Gallery, shot by Billy Ferrel/Patrick McMullan
Lisa Spellman and Amanda Sharpe, photo courtesy of 303 Gallery, shot by Billy Ferrel/Patrick McMullan
Lisa Spellman, Thurston Moore, and Dan Graham, photo courtesy of 303 Gallery, shot by Billy Ferrel/Patrick McMullan
Mars Ostarello and Sean McPherson, photo courtesy of 303 Gallery, shot by Billy Ferrel/Patrick McMullan
Richard Flood, Benjamin Weil, Francesco Bonami photo courtesy of 303 Gallery, shot by Billy Ferrel/Patrick McMullan
Shamim Momin, photo courtesy of 303 Gallery, shot by Billy Ferrel/Patrick McMullan
Thurston Moore and Katy Erdman, photo courtesy of 303 Gallery, shot by Billy Ferrel/Patrick McMullan
The Virgins, photo courtesy of 303 Gallery, shot by Billy Ferrel/Patrick McMullan
Wade Oz, Lisa Spellman, Nick Zarin, Donald Cummings, Erik Ratensperger, photo courtesy of 303 Gallery, shot by Billy Ferrel/Patrick McMullan
Guests mingling outside 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Artist Nir Hod and Davide at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Jackson Rockingjack and artist Jenn Buell at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Author Lauren Frances, Aida Khoursheed of Marchesa, and Judi Wong at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Having a good time at Summer Celebration at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Group shot of happy party goers at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Tasty little “Fairy Food” cookies designed by Karen Kilimnik at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Hopefully all the guests arrived hungry and got to enjoy the hot dogs being served out front, and the Karen Kilimnik designed “fairy food” cookies and miniature ice cream cones.
Serving up some miniature ice cream cones at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Emily Kaplan and P.S.1 director Jelena Kristic at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Actress Byrdie Bell at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Musician Justin Dean Thomas and Stephani Rappaz at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Summer Celebration at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Summer Celebration at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Bassist from The Virgins gets caught with his finger up his nose at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
The Virgins playing at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
The Virgins at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Cynthia Rowley’s daughter rocking out to The Virgins in the front row at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
The Virgins at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
The Virgins at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Guests enjoying the performance by The Virgins at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
David Andalman and Mia Munro at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Summer Celebration at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Summer Celebration at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Summer Celebration at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Summer Celebration at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Summer Celebration at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
Roi Cydulkin of dossierjournal.com and Amelia George at 303 Gallery via Art Observed
