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Aloha, Contempo

Neiman Marcus Ala Moana and The Contemporary Museum of Honolulu (TCM) have a longstanding relationship that began with the opening of the Ala Moana store in 1998, when TCM was a beneficiary of the opening gala. For eight years Contempo, TCM’s premier fundraiser, was held inside the store until it simply outgrew the venue. This year it  takes place at the newly opened Waikiki Edition, the elegant Ian Schrager-designed hotel. Leading up to the gala was ContempoRARITIES, a silent auction preview of 51 works by artists from Hawaii and around the world, displayed at Neiman Marcus. All proceeds support the museum’s exhibits and public programs focusing on the art of today.