ArtBall is not a typical New York City charity gala. ArtBall is a celebration of African cultures – of African art, African music, and African healthcare solutions. It is a Contemporary African Art auction, an immersive learning experience, and a party.
ArtBall 2019 honored South African artist and LGBTQI+ visual activist Zanele Muholi with the Rees Visionary Award. Named for our late founder, surgeon and artist Dr. Tom Rees, the Rees Visionary Award is given to artists we feel are creating exceptional work that educates, inspires, and emboldens the viewer through these challenging times. Muholi’s work, which addresses issues of human rights, especially that of the LGBTQI+ community, is vital and powerful.
