In Pictures: 'MOCA 30th Anniversary Gala'

By James Wray Nov 15, 2009, 15:30 GMT

US actress Eileen Davidson arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actress Michelle Stafford arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actress Tracey Bregman arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actor Kyle MacLachlan (L) and wife Desiree Gruber (R) arrive for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

UK actress China Chow arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Japanese artist Takashi Murakami (L) and US musician Pharrell Williams (R) arrive for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

UK actress Carey Mulligan arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actress Sharon Case arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actor Neil Patrick Harris (R) and David Burtka (L) arrive for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

UK singer/actress Shirley Manson arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US writer/director Diablo Cody arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

President of Walt Disney Company Robert Iger (R) and wife US television personality Willow Bay (L) arrive for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

UK musician John Taylor (R) and wife Gela Nash (L) arrive for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US art director Liz Goldwyn (L) and US actress Chloe Sevigny (R) arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Irish actor Pierce Brosnan (R) and wife Keely Smith (L) arrive for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actress Eva Mendes arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actress Christina Ricci arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actress Chloe Sevigny arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US producer Brad Grey arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum' EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actress Kelly Lynch arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actress Elizabeth Hendrickson arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Italian-born actress Rose McGowan arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actress Jessica Alba arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US writer Gore Vidal arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US singer John Legend arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US singer/actress Ciara arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Cuban actress Daisy Fuentes arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

UK actress Kate Beckinsale arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actress Zoe Saldana arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US singer Gwen Stefani (L) and husband UK singer Gavin Rossdale (R) arrive for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

UK director Guy Ritchie arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actor James Franco (L) and Ahna O'Reilly (R) arrive for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actress Marisa Tomei arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

German actor Eric Braeden arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US actress Kate Bosworth arrives for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California, USA 14 November 2009. The gala and auction of new artworks will benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. EPA/PAUL BUCK