In pictures: Saatchi Gallery party

1 of 9 The Saatchi Gallery celebrated its first year at London's County Hall with a party for celebrities including socialite Tamara Beckwith, seen here by a Stella Vine painting.

2 of 9 Stars of stage and screen attended the party, including TV presenter and actress Denise Van Outen...

3 of 9 ...and singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

4 of 9 EastEnders star Charlie Brooks was among hundreds of guests to view the New Blood exhibition, which opens on 24 March to the public.

5 of 9 Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox, heavily pregnant, joined other celebrities on Tuesday night...

6 of 9 ...as did artist Tracey Emin, whose unmade bed was once exhibited by the gallery in former premises.

7 of 9 Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, wife of gallery owner Charles Saatchi, declined to comment on which pieces in the latest exhibition she most liked.

8 of 9 Singer Lisa Maffia put in an appearance at the party...

9 of 9 ...as did actress Rosamund Pike.