Prince Harry is set to make another solo appearance as he will host the opening night of an art exhibition in New York for his charity Sentebale.
The charity Harry co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho has partnered with Ki Smith Gallery for an art exhibition titled ‘Friend’, which opens on December 14 and runs until January.
The Duke of Sussex will attend an intimate launch party on December 4, while he is in the Big Apple, to officially kick off the exhibit.
The display will feature works by pioneers of Minimalism and Op Art alongside contemporary artists, with all profits from the display being donated to the charity which aims to help young people in Lesotho and Botswana.
In a statement shared with PEOPLE, Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso said: “This collaboration with Ki Smith and his gallery is incredibly meaningful to the organisation. Having Ki join us in Lesotho this past October to see Sentebale’s work firsthand, and to experience the creativity, resilience and determination of the young people we serve, was truly special.
“‘Friend’’ is making art accessible to everyone—an act that resonates deeply with Sentebale’s ethos of leaving no one behind.
“This exhibition captures the spirit of inclusivity and community that lies at the heart of both Sentebale and Ki Smith Gallery. Sharing art as a powerful force for connection and change, is inspiring.”
Harry and Prince Seeiso set up Senteale in 2006 in memory of their late mothers, Princess Diana and Queen Mother Mamohato Bereng Seeiso.
The charity aims to support children and young people in southern Africa, including those living with HIV and AIDS, covering healthcare, education, vocational training, climate resilience and life skills.
The gallery will feature works by Frank Stella (Blyvoors, 1982, from the acclaimed South African Mine series), Bridget Riley (seminal black-and-white works, key to the Op Art movement) and Tadaaki Kuwayama (1980s series, presented for the first time in 40 years), and exhibit artists Rakuko Naito, Agnes Martin, Sono Kuwayama, Dylan Reitz-Cruz, Taiji Terasaki, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, Richard Hambleton and Sang Eun.
Harry visited Lesotho in October after he visited the UK to attend the WellChild Award ceremony in September and after his trip to New York where he conducted work linked to his charity initiatives and endeavours.
Prince Harry has been in the Big Apple numerous times since relocating to the US in 2020. Earlier on December 4, the Prince will attend the New York Times’ DealBook conference.
That same evening, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, will attend the Paley Honors Fall Gala in Los Angeles in a separate engagement to her husband. At the glitzy event, Meghan is expected to present her close friend Tyler Perry with the Paley Honors Award.
