As well as being a highlight of the season, the annual Serpentine Summer Party is an important fundraising event for the Serpentine Gallery in London's Hyde Park. This year the 600 guests, who enjoyed a private view of Bridget Riley paintings and Ron Arad creations, helped to raise £45,000 towards a target of £1 million.
Guests included Avery Agnelli, widow of Fiat heir Giovanni Agnelli, art collector Mr Charles Saatchi, and Mr Peter Soros.