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Inside El Museo del Barrio’s 2026 Gala: J Balvin, $1 Million and a Packed House

More than just a fundraiser, the elegant evening honored art collectors Isabel and Agustín Coppel, music icon J Balvin and curator Estrellita Brodsky for their commitment to advancing Latin American and Latine art and culture worldwide.

El Museo del Barrio’s annual benefit, held last week at the Mandarin Oriental New York, brought together artists, philanthropists, collectors and cultural and political leaders to celebrate Latin American and Latine art and culture while raising more than $1 million in support of El Museo’s exhibitions, educational initiatives, bilingual public programs and the stewardship of its permanent collection.

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The evening’s honorees reflected the breadth of El Museo’s reach. Global music icon J Balvin was recognized for his visionary support of contemporary art and his commitment to advancing Latin American and Latine culture worldwide—”I’ve always believed in bringing our music, art, and voice........

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