Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos Become Honorary Chairs of Met Gala

The Tangs Donate 150 Native American Artworks to NY Historical Society

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The New York Historical Society has received a donation of 150 artworks by Native American artists from Agnes Hsu-Tang and her husband Oscar Tang, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the US. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos have been named the honorary chairs of the upcoming Met Gala, a role that will likely put them at the top of the famous Met steps to greet guests.

Why it matters

The donation of Native American artworks to the New York Historical Society helps preserve and highlight the work of Indigenous artists, while the Bezoses' honorary chair roles at the Met Gala further cement their influence and involvement in the art world, despite past controversies around their sponsorship of the event.

The details

The 150 artworks donated to the New York Historical Society include works by renowned Native American artists such as Fritz Scholder, Juane Quick-to-See Smith, T.C. Cannon, and Cara Romero. The gift was made by Agnes Hsu-Tang, the chair of the museum's board of trustees, and her husband Oscar Tang. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos will serve as the honorary chairs of the 2026 Met Gala, a high-profile role that will put them at the forefront of the glamorous event.

  • The New York Historical Society received the 150 Native American artworks in February 2026.
  • The 2026 Met Gala will take place in May 2026.

The players

Agnes Hsu-Tang

The chair of the board of trustees at the New York Historical Society, who donated 150 Native American artworks to the museum.

Oscar Tang

The husband of Agnes Hsu-Tang, who co-donated the 150 Native American artworks to the New York Historical Society.

Jeff Bezos

The co-founder of Amazon, who will serve as an honorary chair of the 2026 Met Gala.

Lauren Sánchez Bezos

The partner of Jeff Bezos, who will also serve as an honorary chair of the 2026 Met Gala.

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What they’re saying

“We both see ourselves as messengers … I don't own these works of art. I'm here to be a temporary steward of these messages, and to pass on—it's my duty to connect the past, the present, and the future.”

— Agnes Hsu-Tang, Chair of the board of trustees, New York Historical Society (The Art Newspaper)

The takeaway

This donation of Native American artworks to the New York Historical Society and the Bezoses' honorary chair roles at the Met Gala highlight the continued importance of preserving and elevating Indigenous art and culture, as well as the ongoing influence of high-profile figures in the art world.