Remembering Alan Fletcher

Pentagram partners from every office joined 600 invited guests on Monday for a private memorial to celebrate the life of Alan Fletcher held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Held six months after his death, the evening was organised by Alan’s wife Paola and daughter Raffaella, along with the Pentagram partners, as an opportunity for his wide circle of friends and colleagues to join together and share their experiences and memories of the time they spent with him.

The evening was opened by Alan’s friend and Pentagram co-founder, Colin Forbes. David Bernstein then read extracts from a book of anecdotes about Alan as told by those who knew and worked with him throughout his life. The book was beautifully designed by Raffaella Fletcher and Leah Klein and a copy was given to each guest to commemorate the evening. During the reception, magicians circulated the crowd, reflecting Alan’s lifelong love of magic and illusion.

Pentagram partner Harry Pearce said the evening was “A night of warmth, friendship and magic—just like Alan.”

Colin Forbes and Harry Pearce. 

Bamber Gascoigne and Paola Fletcher.

Giannetto Coppola, Lorenzo Apicella and Enzo Apicella.

Michael Bierut.

William Russell speaking with Satpaul Bhamra. (Will at center, in hat.)

Pentagram co-founder Colin Forbes speaks to the assembled guests.

David Bernstein reading a selection of anecdotes about Alan.

One of the magicians entertaining the guests.

The event was held in the V&A’s Grand Entrance.

The Victoria and Albert Museum logo designed by Alan in 1988.

A book of anecdotes about Alan designed by Raffaella Fletcher and Leah Klein.

The book was given to guests to commemorate the evening.

Party photos by Paul Calver and Fenella Mett.