Spring Benefit Celebration
The New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute held its 1st Annual Spring Benefit, on Thursday, June 20, 2013, for a night of engaging conversations of art and science followed by a cocktail reception and casual dinner.
The New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute convened a panel of engaging scientists and artists to discuss the “creativity overlap” in the worlds of art and science, including the nature of genius in both spheres, the abstract thinking that drives innovative science, and the discipline needed to create art. Paul Goldberger of Vanity Fair moderated.
The New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute held its 1st Annual Spring Benefit, on Thursday, June 20, 2013, for a night of engaging conversations of art and science followed by a cocktail reception and casual dinner.
The New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute convened a panel of engaging scientists and artists to discuss the “creativity overlap” in the worlds of art and science, including the nature of genius in both spheres, the abstract thinking that drives innovative science, and the discipline needed to create art. Paul Goldberger of Vanity Fair moderated.
Moderator:
Paul Goldberger, Architecture Critic and Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair
Panelists:
Valentina Fossati, PhD, NYSCF—Helmsley Investigator
Michael Joaquin Grey, Artist, Inventor, Educator
Dorothy Lichtenstein, President, The Roy Lichtenstein Foundation
Scott Noggle, PhD, NYSCF Lab Director, Charles Evans Senior Research Fellow for Alzheimer’s disease
Yigal Ozeri, Artist
Donald Sultan, Artist
And a special thank you to the generous contributions of:
Donald Sultan, Kiki Smith, and Yigal Ozeri for donating art for auction;
Chefs Ivy Stark and her team of Dos Caminos, Matthew Riznyk of Great Performances, Hong Thaimee of Ngam, and Michael Vignola of Strip House for donating their time and expertise to catering the event;
And, Cascun Farm for providing the evening’s chicken, Kobrand, Bodega Chacra, and Salviano for contributing fine wine and spirits, and, Plated for catering and providing guests with a gift.