Overview

• The benefit at Venice’s Arsenale during the film festival was hosted by Colman Domingo, who emphasized the urgency of sustaining HIV/AIDS research.
• Julian Schnabel offered on-the-spot portrait commissions that sold for €500,000 each, with one purchased by Halsey.
• Schnabel received amfAR’s Award of Inspiration in recognition of his longstanding support for the charity.
• Halsey highlighted a personal connection, citing recent autoimmune diagnoses and noting the charity’s support for autoimmune and cancer research.
• Performances by Paris Jackson and Ava Max energized the night as a star-studded blue carpet at San Clemente Palace drew wide fashion coverage.