FESTIVE FÊTE 

Lester Fine Art, Kara Mann Design, Moda Operandi, and Carpenters Workshop Gallery welcomed 30 collectors to an intimate dinner inside Mann’s Chicago studio. Held in honor of the Gertie-produced Chicago Exhibition Weekend—a citywide activation of galleries, museums, and artist-run spaces—the evening featured a thoughtful menu by Vendador and sleek event production by LRG Marketing. Guests enjoyed an art-filled evening of connection and conversation, centered on the intersection between fine art, fashion, and design. gertie.co, chicagoexhibitionweekend.com