Last Saturday LuisaViaRoma hosted the sixth edition of the LuisaViaRoma for UNICEF charity event. Held in Capri’s magical Certosa San Giacomo, the unforgettable event featured a cocktail reception, a gala dinner, and a live auction of luxury items and experiences conducted by Simon de Pury. International celebrities, philanthropists, and notable guests from all over the world attended the event.
The auction netted around 8 million euros, raised to support UNICEF’s work providing care and protection to vulnerable children across the globe. In particular, funds raised during this 2022 edition in Capri, will support UNICEF Emergency programs, with a focus on the Ukrainian and Syrian emergencies.
The event was presented by Jamie Foxx and hosted by Luisa Panconesi, President of LuisaViaRoma’s event committee, Paolo Rozera, Executive Director of UNICEF Italia, and Tommaso Chiabra, Fundraising Chairman of UNICEF Italia, together with the generous support of the event’s founding partner, the Red Sea Film Festival.
The event included special performances under the stars by global superstar, award-winning actress, producer, singer, and entertainer Jennifer Lopez and actress, singer, and producer Sofia Carson.
The night continued with the live auction of a variety of art pieces and one-of-a-kind luxury items and experiences, many of which were introduced by celebrities attending the event.
Highlights of the auction included an AI Data Painting by artist Refik Anadol, a fighter jet aerobatic flight experience in France, a special customized S1 Project car from ARES Modena, a unique, musical “Godfather” watch by jeweler Jacob & Co., and a life-size bronze bull sculpture “El Toro de Oro” by artist Enrique Cabrera, a 1969 “Easy Rider” studio motorcycle from the iconic Oscar-nominated movie.
