Past Events

Exclusive Tour at the Hill Art Foundation

Members and friends of AFL gathered at the Hill Art Foundation for a private tour of The Lost Beauty of Humankind: Robert Bergman’s Portraits in the Hill Collection, led by artist, curator, and The Brooklyn Rail co-founder Phong H. Bui.

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JR Private Studio Visit

French artist JR opened the doors to his private Manhattan studio for an exclusive visit with members and friends of AFL. Completed last August after years of renovation, the studio is both a creative playground and a central hub for

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“At the Louvre” Sound Installation at The Kitchen

The Kitchen, a non-profit, multi-disciplinary avant-garde performance and experimental art institution in the West Village, recently hosted a week-long experimental sound installation of At the Louvre: Poems by 100 Contemporary World Poets, an anthology of poems that gathers poets from

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Member Holiday Party at Printemps New York

Friends and patrons of AFL wrapped up 2025 and toasted the holidays at a festive cocktail party in the elegant setting of Printemps New York’s historic flagship building. While sipping on Ruinart champagne in the grand magasin’s landmarked Red Room,

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Member Excursion to Philadelphia

AFL Members were joined by students from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Art Club for a special day of programming in Philadelphia that featured a panel discussion at Wharton and tours of The Barnes Foundation and the newly opened Calder

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Fall Programming in Paris

American Friends of the Louvre opened Paris’ cultural season with a week of intimate artistic experiences and events designed exclusively for AFL members. The week began with a private preview of Eric Fischl: Couples at Skarstedt Gallery. Renowned for his

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Sotheby’s After-hours Access

Members and friends of AFL attended an evening at Sotheby’s with an exclusive specialist-led tour of the New York Sales exhibitions at Sotheby’s new global headquarters in the historic Breuer Building. Sotheby’s offered participants a look at the fall season’s

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International Council trip to Japan

Every year, the International Council of the Louvre, AFL’s premier membership program, travels to far-reaching destinations in support of the Louvre’s mission. This year, members from cities as diverse as Los Angeles, Chicago, Paris, Mexico City, and Barcelona journeyed to

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Exclusive Westchester Collection Visit

Guests gathered for a special Saturday afternoon excursion to the home of Shirley Singer, where they enjoyed an intimate look at her eclectic and joyful art collection. The collection features works by Louise Nevelson, Alberto Giacometti, Tony Rosenthal, Whitfield Lovell,

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Exclusive Member Event at Tiffany & Co.

Members and friends of AFL kicked off the fall season and enjoyed an exclusive evening at Tiffany & Co.’s newly reimagined Manhattan flagship, The Landmark, a stunning 10-story showcase of luxury jewelry, immersive art, and elevated experiences. Attendees explored the

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The Frick Collection After-Hours

AFL was greeted by Tia Chapman, Deputy Director of External Affairs at the Frick Collection, who provided an overview of the historic $300 million+ capital campaign that allowed the Frick to conduct major renovations to the museum. This included opening

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Member’s trip to Paris and Hauts-de-France

In June, members of the International Council and Chairman’s Circle visited Paris and Hauts-de-France for their annual summer trip. Activities began in Paris with a cocktail reception at Benjamin Paulin’s live-in museum and home. The trip began on June 8

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Champagne & Conversation with WHY Architecture

Kulapat Yantrasast—Founder, Managing Principal, and Creative Director of WHY Architecture—welcomed members and patrons  for an evening of champagne and conversation at WHY’s New York office. Over the years, WHY Architecture has cultivated a profound and influential relationship with museums across

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Members’ trip to the Bay Area, CA

From April 8-12, 2025, Chairman’s Circle and International Council members traveled to the Napa Valley and San Francisco. The Valley, nestled between mountain ranges and rolling hills, is famous for its world-class vineyards, charming towns, gourmet dining, and luxurious estates.

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The 2025 New York Gala

On Sunday May 4, 2025, American Friends of the Louvre (AFL) held its annual New York Gala – their largest in history – at a sold-out Rainbow Room, where they honored Mathieu Lehanneur, an internationally renowned designer who most recently

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Before-hours Tour at the Morgan Library & Museum

Members and invited guests attended a before-hours curatorial tour of Liberty to the Imagination: Drawings from the Eveillard Gift. This exhibition was part of a series celebrating the Morgan’s 100th anniversary and is devoted to showcasing significant promised gifts to the

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