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Taika Waititi Hosts amfAR Gala in Venice
10 Aug
Summary
- Taika Waititi will host the amfAR Venezia gala during the Venice Film Festival.
- The event will honor artist Marina Abramović and feature Bebe Rexha.
- Waititi previously attended the amfAR Venezia gala in 2023 with Rita Ora.
Filmmaker Taika Waititi will host the amfAR Venezia gala on September 6th at Molino Stucky, coinciding with the Venice Film Festival. The amfAR CEO expressed excitement, citing Waititi's long-standing support for AIDS research and his commitment to global health.
This year's gala will celebrate artist Marina Abramović with an Award of Inspiration. Grammy-nominated singer Bebe Rexha is slated to perform. Abramović follows a prestigious list of past honorees, including Antonio Banderas and Ava DuVernay.
The event promises an evening of cocktails, a black-tie dinner, and a live auction of art and experiences. Waititi is no stranger to the event, having attended the 2023 amfAR Venezia gala. His hosting gig precedes the release of his new film, "Klara and the Sun," on October 23rd. He also has an acting role in Kornél Mundroczó's "Place to Be."
