In a rare public appearance, Athena Onassis gave “present” to the dinner of friends of the Pompidou Center on March 11, 2025, in Paris.

Aristotle Onassis’s granddaughter attended the glamorous event, which was organized on the occasion of the enrichment of the Museum’s collections from 1977 until today.

Amis du Center Pompidou (Friends of the Pompidou Center) is a charity that supports the enrichment and highlight of the collections of the National Museum of Modern Art in Paris.

Members of the Association include artists, collectors, artists and entrepreneurs who contribute through donations, events and initiatives to strengthen and evolve the Museum.

Friends of the Pompidou Center organize various events, such as the annual Gala Dinner, visits to exhibitions and exclusive meetings with artists. ​

In addition, the Association has set up various committees of acquisition and research, such as the photo acquisition team and the design team for the design, aimed at enriching the Museum’s collections in specific areas. ​