Marissa Bronfman: I (Heart) Gen Art: 15th Anniversary Benefit with Zac Posen, a NY Housewife and Miss USA

Gen Art held the I (Heart) Gen Art: 15th Anniversary Benefit on Wednesday night at 7W , bringing together patrons of the charity that has supported film, fashion, music and art for a decade and a half. Founded in 1994 by Ian and Stefan Gerard , Gen Art has showcased over 1,000 designers, filmmakers, musicians and visual artists, and has been responsible for helping stars like Zac Posen , Peter Som , and Adrien Grenier launch their careers. An exhibition of work from over 60 members of Gen Art 's artistic family was on display -- including work by Louise Bourgeouis , Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky , Nick Zinner and Mattia Baigi -- as well as items from over 20 fashion houses, all of which were available for sale with proceeds going to benefit the Gen Art Foundation . Due to the recession and a drastic drop in corporate funding, Gen Art had to hold a fundraiser, its first in over a decade. I arrived at the party around the same time as Real Housewives of New York  ... (link)