Unlikely Collaborators Spark Salon with Candy Chang

In a world increasingly marked by isolation and division, artist and urban designer Candy Chang offers a powerful counterpoint: We can still design spaces—physical, emotional, and communal—that foster connection, reflection, and belonging. Best known for her global Before I Die project, Chang has transformed walls, museums, neighborhoods, and even casinos into places of shared vulnerability, creativity, and hope. In this deeply moving and visually rich session, she explores how art can help us process grief, spark dialogue, and bridge the spaces between us. Drawing on a career of participatory installations across more than 70 countries, Candy shows us how to leverage the power of creativity and community to design lives, and environments, where people feel seen, supported, and at home.

6:00pm: Doors open, reception7:00pm: Program begins promptly8:00pm: Reception

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1520 2nd St, 1520 2nd Street, Santa Monica, United States