MOCA NEW 30^th Anniversary Gala Benefit Auction

November 14- December 20, 2009

As the foremost benefit event of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA), the MOCA NEW 30th Anniversary Gala on November 14, 2009, featured Ballets Russes Italian Style (The Shortest Musical You Will Never See Again) , a commissioned work by international artist Francesco Vezzoli starring Lady Gaga and dancers from the Bolshoí Ballet.

Francesco Vezzoli invited renowned contemporary artists and creators Miuccia Prada, Damien Hirst, Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin , and Frank Gehry to engage in his MOCA NEW Gala performance showcasing the world premiere of Lady Gaga’s new release, Speechless . Each contributed unique elements made especially for the one-night-only production, including the Steinway Grand piano customized by Hirst and her magnificent couture dress by Prada and Vezzoli with Gehry-designed hat.

MOCA is proud to offer these extraordinary MOCA NEW objects, in addition to the exquisite masks and costumes worn by the Bolshoi Ballet dancers, in this special MOCA online auction. All proceeds will support the museum’s exhibition and education programming.

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