The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA), hosted its annual gala on April 29 at The Geffen Contemporary, in honor of Jeff Koons. Guests enjoyed musical performances by John Legend and a surprise guest, Miguel. Other celebs in attendance from the industries of art, design, entertainment, music, and fashion included Pierce Brosnan, Paris Hilton, Ricky Martin, Sean Penn, Ryan Seacrest, and Sharon Stone.

For this year’s gala, co-chaired by MOCA Trustees Lilly Tartikoff Karatz and Maurice Marciano, the museum transformed The Geffen Contemporary into an immersive setting inspired by Koons’ vibrant, highly polished and meticulously crafted aesthetic. Koons’ Celebration series, which delights in the rituals and images surrounding birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions, served as a particular point of inspiration for the evening. As part of its nod to the series, the gala showcased Balloon Dog (Orange), Balloon Dog (Magenta), and Balloon Dog (Yellow), a series of limited edition plates by Koons, produced in France by the legendary French porcelain maker, Bernardaud.

Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception and a special viewing of the current exhibitions Carl Andre: Sculpture as Place, 1958–2010, Arthur Jafa’s Love Is The Message, The Message Is Death, and Selections from the Permanent Collection: Catherine Opie and Sterling Ruby. Guests also dinned on a special gala dinner by Chef Wolfgang Puck.

*Photos courtesy of BFA for MOCA