Tuesday, September 10, 2024

The Gala at MCASD: Celebrating Art, Joie de Vivre, and Kelly Akashi

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The Gala at MCASD was chaired by Board Member Ryan Herrell along with his wife, CEO of Schubach Aviation Kimberly Herrell. The evening featured an exquisite gala dinner celebrating the ineffable essence of joie de vivre and the impact of art in all our lives. The evening also welcomed Los Angeles-based artist Kelly Akashi whose first solo exhibition, Kelly Akashi: Formations, will be on view at MCASD later this fall. The Gala took inspiration from this body of work, encompassing a selection of artworks made over the past decade. After the sunset, the After Party took the gala to another level with live music, dancing, specialty cocktails and indulgent late-night snacks.

Gallery Highlights: The Gala at MCASD

Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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