The Kaleidoscope Effect: Transformer’s 22nd Annual Auction Exhibition & Benefit Gala

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. The Kaleidoscope Effect offers heightened brand visibility as 100+ guests check in to The Line daily, and our closing Benefit Gala will have 500+ of DC’s top artists and collectors in attendance! Bringing recognition to new generations of emerging artists and highlighting innovative contemporary art, The Kaleidoscope Effect will feature 120+ artworks in a variety of mediums by DC, national, and international emerging & more established artists. Transformer is honored to partner with 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.