Grammy Award-winning artist Solange Knowles is to be honored at New School’s 70th annual Parson Benefit.
Parsons, one of the leading art and design schools in the world, hosts the Parsons Benefit, in collaboration with The New School’s College of Performing Arts, each year to present and empower the next generation of fashion designers and performers, and to raise instrumental funds for student scholarships.
“We are thrilled to be honoring Solange for her notable contributions to the music and fashion industries, and Gucci and Farfetch for their deep commitment to fostering innovative and inclusive design,” says Joel Towers, executive dean of Parsons School of Design. “Parsons was founded upon the idea that design can change the world, and our honorees are creating positive change that will impact the industry for years to come.”
Solange will be honored alongside Marco Bizzarri, Gucci president, and CEO, and José Neves, Farfetch founder, and CEO.
Solange’s art gained further acclaim following her performance art shows at the Guggenheim Museum, the Chinati Foundation in Marfa, Texas, as well as her art installation at London’s Tate Modern museum. These performances are a mechanism for the “Don’t Touch My Hair’s” activism and she has become a critical voice within the culture.
Congrats, Solange!!
