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The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates 50 Years Of Highlighting Black Art

The black tie event attracted Hollywood legends and renowned artists.
By Jazmin Brooks · Updated October 23, 2020
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The Studio Museum in Harlem celebrates 50 years of providing a haven for art by those of African decent to be admired and celebrated. The museum established in 1968 hosted their annual gala in pure style. The gala found the likings of Cicely Tyson, Sherri (Brewer) Bronfman, Hannah Bronfman, Tyler Mitchell, Spike Lee, and many more who attended the celebration in New York. The black tie event called for everyone in attendance to wear their best. Keep scrolling to check out the gala’s most fabulous attendees.  
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The Studio Museum in Harlem’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Attendees of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Gala celebrating its 50th Anniversary in New York.
The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates 50 Years Of Highlighting Black Art
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The Studio Museum in Harlem’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Attendees of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Gala celebrating its 50th Anniversary in New York.
The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates 50 Years Of Highlighting Black Art
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The Studio Museum in Harlem’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Attendees of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Gala celebrating its 50th Anniversary in New York.
The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates 50 Years Of Highlighting Black Art
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The Studio Museum in Harlem’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Attendees of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Gala celebrating its 50th Anniversary in New York.
The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates 50 Years Of Highlighting Black Art
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The Studio Museum in Harlem’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Attendees of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Gala celebrating its 50th Anniversary in New York.
The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates 50 Years Of Highlighting Black Art
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The Studio Museum in Harlem’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Attendees of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Gala celebrating its 50th Anniversary in New York.
The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates 50 Years Of Highlighting Black Art
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The Studio Museum in Harlem’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Attendees of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Gala celebrating its 50th Anniversary in New York.
The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates 50 Years Of Highlighting Black Art
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The Studio Museum in Harlem’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Attendees of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Gala celebrating its 50th Anniversary in New York.
The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates 50 Years Of Highlighting Black Art
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The Studio Museum in Harlem’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Attendees of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Gala celebrating its 50th Anniversary in New York.
The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates 50 Years Of Highlighting Black Art
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The Studio Museum in Harlem’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Attendees of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Gala celebrating its 50th Anniversary in New York.
The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates 50 Years Of Highlighting Black Art
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The Studio Museum in Harlem’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Attendees of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Gala celebrating its 50th Anniversary in New York.
The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates 50 Years Of Highlighting Black Art
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The Studio Museum in Harlem’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Attendees of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Gala celebrating its 50th Anniversary in New York.
The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates 50 Years Of Highlighting Black Art
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The Studio Museum in Harlem 50th Anniversary Celebration
Attendees of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Gala celebrating the museum’s 50th Anniversary in New York.
The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates 50 Years Of Highlighting Black Art