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Royal Horticultural Halls Hosts
Prestigious ‘Art Of Wishes’ Fundraiser
he Art of Wishes’ Gala,
created and founded by
Make-A-Wish® UK Patron
Batia Ofer, took place at
Lindley Hall to raise funds for
children’s charity, Make-A-
Wish®, which grants the
wishes of seriously ill
children.
emulsion, hazelnut and truffle
Pommes Anna and pumpkin
was followed by a dessert of
Pandan crème brûlée, sesame
tuile, mango sorbet and
compressed mango. Award-
winning cross-genre violinist Bar
Markovich, electric guitarist Avi
Mishali, and British musician,
‘T
Simon de Pury in full fundraising mode.
Renowned auctioneer Simon de
Pury further raised the bar
achieving great sums with
frenetic bidders vying against
one another to own an original
piece of art, as well as a range
of incredible experiences,
including a lifetime membership
to KX private members’ health
club.
Stunning botanical centrepieces
adorned each table.
With the inimitable David
Walliams, OBE, acting as Master
of Ceremonies, 400 high-profile
guests from the worlds of art,
fashion and design including
Mary McCartney, Idris Khan and
Natalie Rushdie enjoyed an
evening of fine dining and
entertainment against a
priceless backdrop of art from
artists such as Ai Weiwei and
Annie Morris adorning the walls.
From the ceiling a stunning
botanical installation from
American artist Jennifer
Steinkamp was suspended
giving the venue an ethereal
aura. The setting clearly
impressed the high-profile
guests as fundraising currently
stands at an incredible £1.6
million.
songwriter and producer
Elderbrook, all entertained later
in the evening.
More than 30 volunteers were
on hand to pass iPads around
the audience to showcase the
donated artworks up for auction,
which had been previewed at
Phillips auction house in Mayfair
in September.
No-one left the party empty
handed as everyone received a
gift card for LVMH’s ecommerce
site 24s and a VIP ticket to
Frieze.
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A champagne reception was
followed by a performance by
West End Kids, before guests
sat for dinner. Luxury caterers
Rhubarb created three delicious
courses including salt baked
Jerusalem artichokes, pickled
shimeji, smoked crème fraiche,
cep crumble and shaved winter
truffle for starter. A main of coal-
roasted Cotswold white chicken,
hispi cabbage, black garlic
Jennifer Steinkamp's suspended work of art gave the event an ethereal aura.
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