Photography by Stephanie Powell/Courtesy of Storm King Art Center

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Vagabon Performed Under The Sky At Storm King

Inside the renowned art center’s 2022 event, A Summer Night.

by Steffanee Wang

There’s no dreamier summer activity than getting to watch live music outside — especially if it’s in the middle of a 500-acre sculpture park. On Saturday, June 25, the renowned Storm King art center in New York hosted its second annual A Summer Night, an evening concert on the park’s grounds with soulful indie singer Vagabon as the music guest.

As she performed songs from her 2019 self-titled album under a sunset sky, families and attendees took in art and basked in the picturesque setting. Ahead, see NYLON’s recap of the event, from what everyone wore to what the atmosphere was like.

With festival wear as the recommended dress code, event-goers arrived in their comfiest but coolest fits.Photography by Stephanie Powell/Courtesy of Storm King Art Center
Picnic-ing was a required activity on the grounds with people bringing along blankets, lawn chairs, and plenty of libations. Photography by Stephanie Powell/Courtesy of Storm King Art Center
Unsurprisingly, bold floral prints ruled the dress code for the night. Photography by Stephanie Powell/Courtesy of Storm King Art Center
Including for designer Samantha Pleet who donned her own designs.Photography by Stephanie Powell/Courtesy of Storm King Art Center
Attendees sipped special cocktails created for the evening, including drinks called “The Storm Queen” and a pink-hued elixir called “A Summer Night.”Photography by Stephanie Powell/Courtesy of Storm King Art Center
Beyond florals, striking graphics were also highly encouraged.Photography by Stephanie Powell/Courtesy of Storm King Art Center
As were bright, eye-catching colors — it is at an art park, after all.Photography by Stephanie Powell/Courtesy of Storm King Art Center
Vagabon herself stunned in a tiered black gown. She paired her look with graphic makeup and chunky platform boots.Photography by Stephanie Powell/Courtesy of Storm King Art Center
Alongside her band, she serenaded the audience with songs like “Water Me Down” and “Every Woman.” “My family’s here so please don’t embarrass me in front of them,” she joked to the crowd.Photography by Stephanie Powell/Courtesy of Storm King Art Center
Event-goers also got to explore the exhibits on the ground, including sculptures from Kenyan visual artist Wangechi Mutu.Photography by Stephanie Powell/Courtesy of Storm King Art Center
As the evening came to a close, attendees enjoyed a dramatic sunset over the 500-acre grounds as Vagabon closed her set with “Home Soon.”Photography by Stephanie Powell/Courtesy of Storm King Art Center

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