JEAN SHAFIROFF HOSTS ART NIGHT

Known for blending philanthropy with cultural leadership, Jean Shafiroff brought her signature elegance to Art Basel Miami with an intimate reception at Hotel Croydon—spotlighting Purvis Young’s legacy while reinforcing her role as a vital connector within the international arts community.

During the height of Art Basel Miami’s opening weekend, philanthropist, author, and television host Jean Shafiroff once again demonstrated her enduring influence within the cultural world by hosting a refined and thoughtfully curated reception at Hotel Croydon in South Beach. The evening, presented in partnership with South Beach Group Hotels owner Alan Lieberman, celebrated art, philanthropy, and cross-city collaboration with a special preview by New York City’s One Art Space.

Shafiroff, long recognized for her unwavering support of the arts, charities, and cultural institutions, served as both gracious host and driving force behind the gathering. Her ability to bring together artists, collectors, philanthropists, and tastemakers transformed the reception into more than a social event—it became a meaningful cultural moment amid Art Basel’s fast-paced atmosphere.

At the heart of the evening was an exclusive preview of works by acclaimed Miami-born artist Purvis Young, presented by One Art Space ahead of its February 2026 exhibition in Tribeca. Shafiroff’s involvement underscored her commitment to elevating artists whose work carries both historical weight and contemporary relevance. Guests were offered an early glimpse into the gallery’s upcoming showcase, which explores Young’s powerful visual language rooted in social justice, spirituality, and urban experience.

The guest list mirrored the evening’s intersection of philanthropy and culture. Notable attendees included Alan and Diane Lieberman, MaryAnn Giella McCulloh, Mei Fung, Leesa Rowland, Nicole Noonan, Jason T. Busch, Duane Middendorf, Jean Desombre, Allison Huynh, and other prominent figures from the art, media, and nonprofit worlds.

For Shafiroff, whose philanthropic reach spans major arts organizations and charitable causes nationwide, the reception reinforced her ongoing mission: using her platform to spotlight meaningful artistic voices while fostering community. As Art Basel Miami unfolded around it, her Hotel Croydon gathering stood out as a moment of substance—where hosting became advocacy, and celebration became cultural stewardship.

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