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Artful Evening: Phillips Collection 2018 Gala Makes Dining a Work of Art
Special Events Staff May 10, 2018

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Welcome to the Phillips
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The annual gala draws guests from Washington's cultural, political, diplomatic and business arenas.

Art all around
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Dinner tables are set in the galleries, with great art close by. Event management was overseen by Keith Costas and Maria Vizcaino of the Phillips Collection with support from Dufour and Co. Productions.

Elegant room
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Perfect Settings provided rentals.

All aglow
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Lighting was handled by Atmosphere Inc.

Another view
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Another view.

In the pink
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Shocking pink chairs add drama. Design Foundry oversaw decor.

Elegant tables
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Amaryllis Floral and Event Design created floral.

Centerpiece close-up
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The centerpiece gets its close-up.

King's table
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The mix of table shapes includes this king's table.

Square table
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A square table features linen secured with oversize nailheads.

Floral plates
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Plates feature striking floral designs.

Patterns at play
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A rich mix of patterns adds verve.

Pretty in pink
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The color pink dominates here.

Beautiful blues
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Blue rules this tabletop.

Festive look
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China in warm tones sets a festive mood.

Chic mix
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Here, the rustic plates contrast with the acrylic table.

'Tabitha' plate
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The "Tabitha" plate from Perfect Settings.

Marble look
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The trending "Marble" look from Perfect Settings.

Same face, new place
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The "Marble" plate again, on different linen.

'Jackie' plate
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The "Jackie" coupe plate from Perfect Settings.

Colored stemware
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Colored stemware with a twist: two tones.

Leaf pattern
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Plates offer a subtle leaf pattern.

Cheers!
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Total Wine and More provided libations.

Nice bites
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Occasions Caterers oversaw menus.

Colorful canapes
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Colorful canapes from Occasions Caterers.

Amuse-bouche
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The amuse-bouche: Beetroot tarte Tatin with horseradish foam.

First course
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The first course: Ribbons of citrus-cured steelhead trout, finger limes, sea lettuce, golden kiwi, purslane, baby cucumbers, and carrot ginger madeleines.

The main course
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The main course: Lamb--of course--offered two ways. Here, a double-bone lamb chop with kohlrabi cream, and slow-cooked lamb.

Sweet finale
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A fun dessert bar.

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