The kaleidoscope effect
Auction Exhibition:
November 7-20, 2026
Gala Night:
Saturday, November 21, 2026
The LINE DC
2468 Champlain Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Transformer’s 22nd Annual Benefit Art Auction & Gala
Diplomatic Chair:
Dr. Ralf Heckner, Swiss Ambassador to the US
& Dr. Ilaria Macconi Heckner
Join Transformer in celebration of our 22nd Annual Auction event, The Kaleidoscope Effect, featuring a two-week public Auction Exhibition, at The Line DC Hotel, November 07 - 20, 2026 and Benefit Gala on Saturday, November 21. Bringing recognition to new generations of emerging artists and highlighting innovative contemporary art, The Kaleidoscope Effect will feature 170+ artworks & experiences up for silent bidding.
The Kaleidoscope Effect offers heightened brand visibility as 200+ guests check in to The Line daily, and our closing Benefit Gala will have 750+ of DC’s top artists and collectors in attendance! Sponsorship of this event also brings digital recognition with highlights on our website and social media to an audience of over 20,000.
Transformer is honored to partner with Dr. Ralf Heckner, Swiss Ambassador to the United States & Dr. Ilaria Macconi Heckner as this year’s Annual Auction Diplomatic Chairs. A special exhibition by Swiss artists will be presented at Transformer’s P St NW location in conjunction with The Kaleidoscope Effect.