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The Messengers Art Gallery marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its one-year anniversary on May 25, 2024. The event, hosted by artist and gallery owner Lissa Mel, was a resounding success, attracting an impressive array of talent and notable personalities.Elegantly dressed in a shimmering silver cocktail dress by fashion designer Jacob Meir (known for creating looks for icons like Beyonc%u00e9 and Jennifer Lopez), Mel warmly welcomed guests to her Santa Monica-based gallery for the celebration.Quickly establishing itself as a modern sanctuary for artistic innovation, The Messengers Art Gallery%u2019s aim is to showcase the vibrant works of both rising talents and seasoned artists, with a focus on abstract, figurative, and pop art, embracing experimentation and the evolution of artistic expression.The evening featured works from artists Bruce Sanders, Vlad Van Damme (son of Jean-Claude Van Damme), Szabina Szlifka, Rafi Musakhanyan, Misha Libertee, Margie Mirell, and Mel herself, with each artist bringing a unique perspective that contributed to a captivating exhibit.The event was attended by an array of influential figures from various fields. Among them included recording artist Lamar, singer Melanie Thomas, fashion icon Slick Woods, singer Asian Holiday, digital creator Kamerlife, TV personality Robert Sepulveda Jr., celebrity piercer Brian Keith Thompson, film producer Lindsay McCormick, actor and producer Caleb Alexander Smith, recording artist Rawle, Playboy model Jamy G, recording artist Tara Beier, public figure Daphne Wayans, fashion photographer Reinhardt Kenneth, The Messengers Art Gallery Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary22 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 55