Is it frivolous to dedicate art in periods of war? It’s a question that seems increasingly relevant — should the appreciation of beauty take a backseat to the fight for freedom? Not necessarily. Current director and chief curator at the Ren, Myriam Ben Salah drew on critic Margo Jefferson’s claim that deems art a necessity in periods of turmoil “because history cannot exist without the discipline of imagination.”
View scenes from the night below.
Between Rihanna and A$AP Rocky surprise appearance to the open bars, food trucks, and dance floors, the party was wild. As I arrived at the ranch, I was immediately met with a friend of mine running up to me saying, “Pookie and Jett are here. We NEED to party with them.” We began the hunt after stopping by the Passes.com table for some cotton candy. With a wrist full of stacked bands on one arm and a drink in my other, I hurried past Justin and Hailey Bieber before reaching the packed dance floor. It must’ve been close to sunrise when I finally came to and headed for the exit. Walking out, I ran into my friends who told me they just drove in from LA and NYC just for the party. This being my 10th Coachella, I'd probably stay home next year if it weren’t for this party.
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