There’s something quite humbling about seeing global celebrities being derailed by an unexpected downpour of torrential rain. The refusal to exit a car unless shielded by a brolly, the pitter-patter of rain matched to the beat of running heels. And eventually, the ultimate sacrifice, the train of a dress that’s turned from pink to crimson as it drags through wet grass. It would appear, just like us regular folk, London’s glitterati are also affected by the elements, as they were last night at the Serpentine Summer event.
Physically affected yes, (particularly those who chose to wear feathers) but mentally, despite the rain, the mood at the pavilion was filled with joy. Hosted by Michael R. Bloomberg, Lady Elena Foster, Bettina Korek and Hans Ulrich Obrist, the Serpentine evening centred around Theaster Gates’ Pavillion and an immersive Alienarium 5 exhibition by Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster.
