# Art of Elysium Gala to Celebrate Rock Photographer Henry Diltz

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/art-of-elysium-gala-to-celebrate-rock-photographer-henry-diltz/
- Published: 2026-10-28T16:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T16:39:51+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/art-of-elysium-gala-photographer-henry-diltz-1236741483/
- Topics: Art, Culture

## Key points

- Henry Diltz will be honoured at The Art of Elysium’s December gala.
- His installation will draw on Laurel Canyon and Woodstock.
- Proceeds will support the organisation’s community work.

## Summary

The Art of Elysium will honour rock photographer Henry Diltz at its 12 December gala in Hollywood, naming him its Heaven Visionary. He will create a one-night art installation inspired by his vision of heaven, bringing the event’s focus on artistic connection to life.

Diltz is known for photographing artists including The Doors, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell and Neil Young, and for his album-cover work. Musician Rain Phoenix will receive the Spirit of Elysium honour; John Mayer and others are co-chairing, while Elijah Wood and Chris Holmes will DJ. Funds raised will support the organisation’s work with people facing illness, isolation, displacement, disability and major life changes.

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