To celebrate its 60th anniversary as one of London's most distinguished cultural hubs, the ICA hosted its annual gala dinner, Figures of Speech, last night at the Lawrence Hall, Victoria. Elle Macpherson came along in support whilst domestic goddess Nigella Lawson was among those invited to take to the stage and speak for five minutes on her most treasured possession, in an effort to raise funds for the institute's future artistic projects.

Photos: Dafydd Jones