On November 18th, TRACE magazine hosted a cocktail benefit at the New Museum in partnership with Act on 8, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and support of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through awareness campaigns and social action. Artist Sissel Kardel created and donated eight original artworks, each them pertaining to one of the eight goals. While attendees enjoyed cocktails and food, the feature film “8″ screened in the background. “8″ is a full-length, internationally-acclaimed feature film directed by eight leading directors: Abderrahmane Sissako, Gael Garcia Bernal, Mira Nair, Gus Van Sant, Jan Kounen, Gaspar Noe, Jane Campion and Wim Wenders.
Check out a video and some images from the event below!
All photos courtesy of Ryan Koopmans.
