(Community Matters) in Rome for the American Academy in Rome’s annual McKim gala. First attended last year and Suzanne Deal Booth invited me to join her table again tonight. Embarrassed to admit I don’t know who is receiving the award tonight, last year it was Miuccia Prada who I met briefly (and apologies ahead of time: If she’s here tonight I’m begging for an invite to their Venice museum opening – see Vanity Fair)
The mission of the American Academy in Rome, founded in 1894, is to foster the pursuit of advanced research and independent study in the fine arts and humanities. It was created in 1913. It’s founders included William Kissam Venderbilt, Henry Clay Frick, John D. Rockefeller & Andrew Carneige.
Susanne serves on their board; David was a board member previously. Highlights of the weekend include private tours of museums, homes, galleries, the Vatican and ,the capstone, an evening picnic and tour of residents’ work at the main academy mansion.
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