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The Arts Club party celebrates Frieze London with a DJ set from Boy George

Dave Benett
Dave Benett

The Arts Club party got London's Frieze Art Fair off to a flying start on Wednesday night, with the help of passion fruit martinis and a DJ set from Boy George.

Artists, actors and designers were in attendance at the soiree, which continued into the early hours at the Mayfair members club.

There were cheers when Boy George made his way up to the DJ deck. Dressed in his signature oversized hat and striking smoky eye make-up, he was seen grinning as he played to an overflowing dance floor.

Boy George (Oliver Rudkin)
Boy George (Oliver Rudkin)

Designer Henry Holland also hit the party, dressed in a chequered suit with a crew neck tee.

Henry Holland (Dave Benett)
Henry Holland (Dave Benett)

Actress Emma Rigby also attended with her friend River Hawkins, actor and founder of the charity HUMEN - a foundation centred around men’s mental health. HUMEN is releasing a docu-series about the issue starring Bill Nighy, Fleabag’s Andrew Scott and David Gandy.

Emma Rigby and River Hawkins (Dave Benett)
Emma Rigby and River Hawkins (Dave Benett)

Mark Francis Vandelli also hit the party. Like many of those in attendance, earlier that day he had visited the Frieze Art Fair’s VIP preview where he shared videos of pieces by artists including Tracey Emin.

Mark Francis Vandelli (Dave Benett)
Mark Francis Vandelli (Dave Benett)

Princess Alia Al-Senussi also joined the party. The Libyan royal is heavily involved in the art world and works closely with the Tate on its Tate Young Patrons programme.

Princess Alia Al-Senussi (Dave Benett)
Princess Alia Al-Senussi (Dave Benett)

The party venue was transformed with the addition of a large red and white balloon sculpture, which arced up and over the dance floor. An Instagram-ready wall at the back of the members club was also covered in greenery, twinkling lights and red peace lilies.

Other attendees included artists Philip and Charlotte Colbert, Lulu Guinness Creative Director David Hodgson and model and actor Isabella Charlotta Poppius.

Isabella Charlotta Poppius (Dave Benett)
Isabella Charlotta Poppius (Dave Benett)

Frieze London is one of the world’s biggest art fairs. Over 160 galleries have participated in the event which features international artists.

The fair runs until 6th October and tickets are available to purchase here.