From Vanity Fair · Nate Freeman · · 1m 10s
British Museum Ball Stars Shine
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jude Law perform at British Museum Ball with 850 guests.
In brief
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jude Law perform at British Museum Ball with 850 guests. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jude Law performed Letters Live at the British Museum Ball, attended by 850 figures from art, fashion, film, and British society. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
British Museum Ball Prep
The second annual British Museum Ball drew attention with art events and a 30 million british pounds gift from a long-standing supporter.
850 Attendees Arrive
More than 850 figures from art, fashion, film, and British society arrived at the ball in Bloomsbury.
“All of us here tonight are the custodians of this wonderful museum. We hope to continue and inspire generations of artists, inventors, historians, and new Mozarts.”
Cumberbatch and Law Perform
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jude Law performed Letters Live, an epistolary routine where each actor read from correspondence.
Devlin's Installations
Devlin's installations included three large-scale sculptural interventions, one paying homage to the Bayeux Tapestry.
Wyclef Jean Performs
Wyclef Jean performed after dinner at the British Museum Ball.
Dr. Cullinan's Statement
Dr. Nicholas Cullinan said the ball celebrated making the British Museum more welcoming and inspiring for everyone.
“At the heart of everything we do is our ambition to make the British Museum more welcoming, and inspiring for everyone.”
Event Highlights
The British Museum Ball featured celebrities, fashion, and art with a focus on cultural celebration.
The one thing
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jude Law performed Letters Live at the British Museum Ball, attended by 850 figures from art, fashion, film, and British society.
