A high jewelry collection often takes 4 years to complete.
“Le Choeurs des Pierres”
Cartier’s High Jewelry collection
EXQUISITE and in St-Tropez!
Merci @cartier@harpersbazaarus
We are officially one week out from our Annual Gala 2026! In honor of the occasion, we’re throwing it back to previous Gala memories with our honorees Sarah Arison, Samira Nasr, and Mickalene Thomas 🤍
It’s not too late to join us for this celebratory evening of dynamic performances, a beautiful dinner, after party, and more 💃
For information on tickets and tables, please see the link in bio.
Slide 1: Photo of Sarah Arison & Bill T. Jones (Gala 2024), photo by Whitney Browne
Slide 2: Photo of Samira Nasr & Bill T. Jones (Gala 2022), photo by Rebecca Smeyne
Slide 3: Photo of Mickalene Thomas & Bill T. Jones (Gala 2024), photo by Whitney Browne
#newyorklivearts #nyliveartsgala2026 #billtjonesarniezanecompany #moderndance #dancetheater
Over more than five decades, @RalphLauren has transformed a deeply personal vision of America into one of the most enduring and influential lifestyle brands in fashion. Now, the great American designer’s body of work will feature in Thames & Hudson’s popular Catwalk series in “Ralph Lauren Catwalk: The Complete Collections.” Author and fashion journalist @bridgetpfoley takes the reader through over 1,300 original runway photographs, spanning more than 100 collections from Lauren’s debut runway show for Fall 1972 to his recent Fall 2025 presentation. In celebration of the book launch, Bazaar’s Editor in Chief @SamiraNasr hosted a conversation with Foley, along with fashion titans @the_real_iman , Tyler Mitchell (@tylersphotos ), @erinwalshstyle , and @Jalil_Johnson_ at the Hearst Tower in New York City. Tap the link in bio for more details.
Almost 60 years of shaping fashion.
Ralph Lauren is an Icon in the truest sense of the word, and yesterday I had the privilege to be in conversation with a group of extraordinary individuals to discuss his singular contribution to fashion and culture at large.
This book written by the great @bridgetpfoley is an absolute must.
Thank you @ralphlauren and to my fellow panelists @tylersphotos@the_real_iman@erinwalshstyle and @jalil_johnson_
16-year-old Samira is still freaking out!!!
From the end to the beginning, this journey has been a gift.
Biarritz, you are magical.
Thank you @chanelofficial
Bravo @matthieu_blazy and the entire team on a show I will not soon forget.
Shout out and love to my mama for holding it down for me at home.
@kayoanddianeoyoungceramics@harpersbazaarus
2026 Gala Honorees Spotlight: Sarah Arison, Samira Nasr, and Mickalene Thomas✨
“What might happen if we create enough spaces like New York Live Arts, where people can rise, sing, move, and imagine together? The room begins to belong to itself. A gathering like New York Live Arts’ Annual Gala, however fleeting, becomes something more, a rehearsal for freedom. Sarah Arison, Samira Nasr, and Mickalene Thomas have each helped make spaces like this possible. We are honored to celebrate their vision and leadership,” said Founder and Artistic Director Bill T. Jones.
Please read more below and join us on May 18! For full biographies, and information about purchasing tickets and tables, please see link in bio.
SARAH ARISON is President of Arison Arts Foundation, a private grant-making organization that supports emerging artists and the institutions that foster them.
SAMIRA NASR was named editor-in-chief of Harper’s BAZAAR in July 2020, overseeing content strategy and development across the brand’s print and digital platforms.
MICKALENE THOMAS is a celebrated multidisciplinary artist best known for her vibrant, rhinestone-adorned portraits of Black women.
New York Live Arts & Bill T. Jones present our 2026 Gala
Hosted by Marc Bamuthi Joseph
With Gala Chairs
Derrick Adams
& Michael Chuapoco
Darnell L. Moore
& Yashua Simmons
Hosted by Marc Bamuthi Joseph
Performances by Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, Kashia Kancey, Amanda Krische & Nia Drummond, and Daniel Bernard Roumain
Monday, May 18
547 W 26th St, New York
6 PM Cocktails
7 PM Dinner & Program
Dance party to follow with DJ Just Love! 💃
Festive attire encouraged
Artwork by Bjorn Amelan
#newyorklivearts #nyliveartsgala2026 #billtjonesarniezanecompany #moderndance #dancetheater