EVENT

Art Bash Baroque Ball

ORGANIZERS

Co-chairs Sonja Berman and Dean Bender

VENUE

Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)

DESCRIPTION

The AGO transformed into a magical baroque palace, inspired by European art, architecture, music and fashion from the early 17th until the mid-18th centuries. The night began with a grandiose cocktail reception accompanied by a live violinist and luxuriant fashion displays by local designers Stephan Caras, Alan Anderson and Mani Jassal. Upstairs, chandeliers, a larger- than- life sculpture by Toronto artist Briony Douglas and opulent centrepieces featuring oversized bouquets, overflowing fruit trays and moody candles set the stage for dinner. An after- party followed with flowing cocktails and models that both shocked and delighted revellers.

“Sonja Berman and Dean Bender created a visually stunning event in an homage to Peter Paul Rubens that took everyone’s breath away. The AGO’S mission to make extraordinary art accessible to everyone was front and centre.” —Kate Halpenny, chief development officer, AGO

Pat Munson and Beth Horowitz

Jenna Naumovich-freda, Ralph Roach and Vonna Bitove

Hilary Weston and Brett Sherlock

Jessica Ennis

Briony Douglas

Dori Tunstall

Danielle Mallozzi and Emma Guizzetti

Sonja Berman and Dean Bender

Chris Tyrell

Robin Turack and Sunita Doobay

Marianne Guizzetti, Max Gotlieb, Heather Gotlieb, Marc Feldman and Deana Popovic