A International House of Nu Benetton model works a daring aesthetic.
TopCoat painted hundreds of nails at the event in their distinctive style.
Attendees stand in front of the tiered logo for the "Gorgeous" exhibit.
Visitors climb the Wilbur Grand Staircase in the Asian Art Museum atrium.
The enthusiastic modeling crew took ownership of the runway.
Gold-clad revelers sip on Kirin on draft.
A sweet couple pauses their merrymaking for a photograph.
Guests wearing their most trendy and, yes, gorgeous outfits.
A stylish trio enjoying the event.
Visitors get a taste of the exhibition.
International House of Nu Benetton models came together for some synchronized strutting.
Echoes of the pharaohs abound in this ensemble.
A partygoer shows off her unique ensemble and body art.
The crowd parted for a spectacular dance performance.
Attendees chose their favorite "Gorgeous" buzzwords for photographs.
DJ dav0 gets the crowd moving.
A dynamic duo strike a pose.
Bright, bold prints stood out in the crowd.
The diverse pieces in each room challenge conventional gallery displays.
Attendees engaging with the audiovisual components of the show.
Guests enjoyed Kirin on draft throughout the event.
SFMOMA and the Asian Art Museum joined forces to present "Gorgeous," a diverse artistic collection that explores the gamut of what society considers to be beautiful, from conventionally attractive starlets to images that, at the same time, are both disturbing and appealing.
The two museums debuted the exhibition with an alternately gritty and glamorous grand opening soirée. The models at the International Haus of Nu Benetton destroyed the runway, beginning the evening with a brava performance in the museum's main area that later spiraled into a glitter-soaked, flash-bang of a finale.
TopCoat Nail Studio painted nails throughout the night, while several local DJs, including El Rio and Li Po Lounge regular DJ dav0, offered up high-octane mixes that kept attendees moving. Although the models started the first wave of dancing, attendees from all walks of life joined in as the night progressed.
When they weren't dancing, drinking, or voguing, guests walked through the daring exhibition, which offered commentary on the very aesthetics and cultural tropes that dominated the party.
