Absolut Elyx And Water For People Host Art Basel Fundraiser In Miami Beach With Sean Kelly And Paddle8

[left to right) Danielle Knudson, Julia Clancey, Simone Mesmer, Jonas Tahlin and Eleanor Allen attended the Art Basel fundraiser in Miami Beach with Sean Kelly and Paddle8 hosted by Absolut Elyx And Water For People. Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Absolut Elyx

Absolut's luxury vodka Elyx and nonprofit organization Water For People celebrated their partnership by hosting a charity cocktail event with Sean Kelly Gallery and Paddle8 on the opening night of Art Basel at the exclusive Nautilus South Beach.

The Nautilus Hotel hosted the Absolut Elyx And Water For People Art Basel fundraiser In Miami Beach. Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Absolut Elyx

The event featured the auctioning of a one-of-a-kind painting by acclaimed artist Hugo McCloud. Proceeds from the auction will go towards Water For People, providing clean drinking water for those in need.

Hugo McCloud and Sean Kelly — Hugo McCloud (left) and Sean Kelly were two of the VIPs at the Absolut Elyx And Water For People Art Basel fundraiser. Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Absolut Elyx

Guests bid on the painting as they sipped on bespoke cocktails from Absolut Elyx. DJ MeLo-X performed at the cocktail event.

Ian Melloncamp and Jasmin Grimaldi — Ian Melloncamp (left) and Jasmin Grimaldi attended the Absolut Elyx And Water For People Art Basel fundraiser. Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Absolut Elyx

Notable attendees included CEO of Absolut Elyx of Jonas Tahlin, CEO of Water For People Eleanor Allen, founder of Sean Kelly Gallery Sean Kelly, co-founder of Paddle8 Alexander Gilkes, Danielle Knudson, designer Julia Clancey, Lauren Kelly, Simone Messmer and Beau Dunn.