American Designers Toast Their Past, Present, and Future in London

On June 22, the gallerists, designers, and organizers of the North American Pavilion celebrated the exhibition’s opening day on an unusually warm summer solstice night in London. A lively group gathered at No. 43, the pink Victorian townhouse recently restored by Atelier LK in the heart of Hackney’s London Fields. In line with the home’s past life, when the late flamenco dancer Ron Hitchins once hosted parties for like-minded artists, the event was a celebratory affair. Guests sipped on Vivanterre wine and enjoyed local British cheeses while toasting American design’s past, present, and future. Notable in attendance include Alex Tieghi-Walker, Minjae Kim, Emma Scully, Jacqueline Sullivan, Ben Borden, Kristen Wentrcek, Andrew Zebulon, Benjamin Critton, and Heidi Korsavong. Photos by Genevieve Lutkin.