Sarah Harrelson, Editor-in-Chief of CULTURED Magazine, hosted an exclusive celebration to honor the third annual ‘CULT100’ list, spotlighting 100 individuals shaping contemporary culture. Partnering with Maison Valentino and Valentino Beauty, the event unfolded at the iconic Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

DJ Mona Matsuoka set the tone with an atmospheric opening soundtrack, welcoming guests into the Guggenheim’s iconic rotunda as the evening began. Keke Palmer and Sarah Harrelson delivered opening remarks that brought warmth and energy to the room, setting the stage for a series of standout performances. Daniel Caesar captivated guests with a soulful live set, followed by an ethereal song by Eartheater, and a dynamic performance from Fcukers that carried the momentum of the night. Throughout the evening, guests moved between moments of programming and conversation beneath the museum’s spiraling architecture, as the space transformed into a celebration of culture. The evening crescendoed with an electrifying DJ set from horsegiirL, who brought the dance floor to life at the center of the rotunda. Guests mingled in the elegantly curated Valentino Beauty lounge, enjoying bespoke beauty moments and thoughtfully designed activations.

Following the main event, the evening continued at the official INFERNO x CULT100 Afterparty, presented by Belvedere Vodka, held at downtown hotspot BOOM. The room filled with an eclectic mix of talent, media, and downtown personalities, including Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Natasha Lyonne, Terrence O’Connor, Vinnie Hacker, horsegiirL, and more, rounding out the iconic night celebrating Cultured Magazine. 

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