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Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys, Carmelo Anthony and KAWS joined a star-studded group of artists, collectors and cultural leaders at the TIME100 Impact Dinner in New York City.
TIME hosted the special event on October 5 to celebrate the launch of its inaugural TIME100 Art list. The gathering brought together influential figures shaping the future of art.
The evening featured speeches, dinner and a reception. It also highlighted the growing connection between art, culture and community.
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys lead the night
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys were among the featured speakers at the TIME100 Impact Dinner.
The couple has built a major presence in the art world through the Dean Collection. Their collection focuses on supporting and showcasing artists from the African diaspora.
During the event, Swizz Beatz discussed the collection’s traveling exhibition, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection.
He described the relationship between the collection and its artists as a family connection rather than a simple transaction.
Meanwhile, Keys spoke about the creative energy inside the room.
She also highlighted the power of artists to imagine new possibilities and build connections through their work.
Carmelo Anthony and KAWS attend
NBA star and entrepreneur Carmelo Anthony also attended the TIME100 Impact Dinner.
Anthony has developed a strong connection to art and culture beyond basketball. His presence added another major name from the sports and entertainment world to the event.
Artist and photographer KAWS also attended the New York gathering.
The guest list featured many other major names from the art world. They included Jeffrey Gibson, Rashid Johnson, Simone Leigh, Refik Anadol and Hank Willis Thomas.
Thelma Golden, Michael Govan, Max Hollein and Naomi Beckwith also attended.
TIME100 Art celebrates influential voices
The event marked the release of TIME’s first-ever TIME100 Art list.
The list recognizes leaders who are helping shape the art world. It brings together artists, collectors, curators, museum leaders and other cultural figures.
The dinner also featured remarks from several honorees.
Ronald Lauder discussed how art can preserve history and change the way people see the world. Painter Amy Sherald also spoke about the difference between popularity and true influence.
Meanwhile, interdisciplinary artist Marie Watt discussed the role of art in Indigenous communities.
Alicia Keys highlights the power of creativity
Keys used her remarks to celebrate the connection between artists.
She spoke about the ability to imagine the life and art people want to create. She also encouraged the room to recognize the strength that comes from supporting one another.
Her message reflected the larger purpose of the TIME100 Impact Dinner.
The evening was not only about recognizing successful artists. It also focused on the people helping shape culture through creativity and collaboration.
The night brings art and culture together
The TIME100 Impact Dinner created a meeting point for major voices across art, entertainment, sports and business.
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys represented music and contemporary art. Carmelo Anthony brought his influence from sports and entrepreneurship. KAWS represented the global contemporary art scene.
Together, the guests reflected the broad reach of today’s art world.
The inaugural TIME100 Art list also puts a spotlight on the people driving that change.
With artists and cultural leaders continuing to build new platforms, collections and institutions, the conversation around art is expanding.
The TIME100 Impact Dinner offered a glimpse into that evolving world.
The event also showed why art remains a powerful force for connection, storytelling and cultural change.
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