The Foundation for AIDS research has chosen to recognize actor Milla Jovovich, photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott and auctioneer Simon de Pury at the 2019 amfAR Gala in New York on February 6.
Every year, at the start of fashion week, amfAR throws a party at Cipriani Wall Street to pay homage to prominent figures working toward HIV prevention and AIDS education and to raise funds for its organization. Jovovich, Alas and Piggott and de Pury have each supported the nonprofit — Jovovich in particular is entrenched in multiple AIDS-related charities, including AIDS Life and the Elton John AIDS foundation.
For the 21st iteration of this event, the amfAR evening will feature a dinner, live auction, honoree tributes and a performance by The Chainsmokers.