It has been said that bees pollinate a third of everything we eat. Albert Einstein reportedly once said, “If the bee disappeared off the face of the Earth, man would only have four years left to live.” Today, as the press reports on declining bee populations worldwide, the public is more aware than ever of their contribution to our food supply and the wider global ecosystem.
The humble honeybee was the subject of the latest immersive installation from culinary duo Bompas & Parr, who teamed up with luxury hotel group Relais & Châteaux last week to transform a London townhouse into a buzzing hive of bee-related activities.
The Joy of Bees, a two-day honey tasting experience and art installation in London’s Soho neighborhood, celebrated the importance of bees to humanity and the nuances of honey produced at 29 Relais & Châteaux properties, with all ticket proceeds donated to The British Beekeepers Association.