A highlight of the London Art Calendar is The Bridgeman Images Summer Party held this year in Soho at The House of St Barnabas. The Bridgeman Art Library has one of the largest archives for reproductions of Works of Art in the World .
Joining in the celebrations were Ed Whitley, Global Head of Content at Bridgeman Images, Broadcaster Alex Pascall, OBE and Joyce, his artist wife and cofounder of Alex Pascall Singers and their daughter Deirdre Pascall an arts educator, composer and professional musician.
Alex Pascall inspires many with his amazing life: one of the developers of the Notting Hill Carnival, musician and composer, and, during his time on BBC radio interviewed many prominent guests including Muhammad Ali and Bob Marley.
‘’The Bridgeman Team are a dedicated group making a vital difference supporting the arts in the UK. This Summer's event was fantastic held in illustrious surroundings , meeting many artists including painter Boo Saville and photographer Heini Schneebeli ” - Peter Graham
The House of St Barnabas is a Grade 1 Listed Georgian corner building and has a fascinating history of Charity work for the Homeless. The House itself was inspiration for Charles Dickens and his imagined lodgings for Dr Manette and Lucie in the historical novel 'A Tale of Two Cities’,
Ed Whitley, World Head of Content at Bridgeman Images and artist Peter Graham at The Bridgeman Summer Party in Soho
Alex Pascall OBE centre with his wife Joyce and artist Peter Graham at The Bridgeman Party at The House of St Barnabas