Parties

A Champagne-Soaked Celebration at the Tate Modern With Zoë Kravitz, Tilda Swinton, and Anderson .Paak

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The evening kicked off with a culinary experience by Smyth, who served a series of elevated bites—potato leeks with caviar, langoustines, tomato tartare—all paired with Dom Pérignon’s just-unveiled 2008 Plénitude 2 vintage. Swinton, radiant in a floor-length, sleeveless cerulean gown by Standing Ground, took in the exhibition alongside Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell. Nearby, Evan Mock—wearing Thom Browne shorts—mingled while Corrin, in a playful fringe-trimmed Conner Ives look, relaxed on a velvet sofa. Alicia Vikander, in a sculptural mini by David Koma, caught up with Kravitz across the room.

A standout moment came when Swinton took the floor to deliver a self-penned poem, Notes for Radical Living. With poise and purpose, she read lines like: “Hold a calm mind. Champion second chances. Seek growth. Trust in change. Hold faith in miracles. Dance daily. Challenge assumptions. Be trustworthy.”

After the reading, the exhibition gave way to a dance party led by Anderson .Paak and trumpeter Maurice “MoBetta” Brown. Swinton—joined by her partner, artist Sandro Kopp—was among the first to hit the floor. With a glass of Dom Pérignon in one hand and her gown’s train wrapped around her arm, she danced with abandon to Mariah Carey’s Emotions and Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody. She even sang along with .Paak to Leave the Door Open.

Kravitz soon joined her, and the two danced together, laughing and belting out lyrics. When Prince’s Kiss came on, Kravitz showcased her moves and vocals to the delight of the crowd. The party didn’t wind down until midnight—guests left the museum buoyed by bubbles, art, and the enduring allure of creative expression.