Thank you for joining us for an evening gathering in the shadow of Black — Still on its closing day, September 10th as we raised a toast to our 2023 summer projects and recognized the generosity of our community across LA that is critical to sustaining a vibrant landscape of cultural production in architecture.

Present Continuous, a celebration of our past, present, and ongoing commitment to experiments in public space, featured a taco bar, drinks by Amass, Health-Ade, Topo Chico, and Sanzo, donuts from Trejo’s Donuts, music by Boneless Pizza, ceramics by Vincent Yung, florals from Muddy Heaven, and goodies sponsored by Capsule Parfumerie, Fly by Jing, Plunge, and Vacation.

Photography by Christopher Lee

Many thanks to our Host Committee: Benjamin Ball, Honora Shea, Jia Yi Gu, Mira Henry, and Mimi Zeiger; and our M&A Board of Directors: Abigail Smith, Kimberli Meyer, Mishal Hashmi, Warren Techentin, and V. Mitch McEwen.

This event was ticketed to cover costs and provide support to M_A as we develop our upcoming exhibitions and public programs.

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