Serpentine

Championing new ideas in contemporary art since 1970, the Serpentine has presented pioneering exhibitions for half a century from a wide range of emerging practitioners to the most internationally recognised artists of our time.

Across two sites only 5 minutes apart, in London’s Kensington Gardens, the Serpentine presents a year-round, free programme of exhibitions, architecture, education, live events and technological innovation, in the park and beyond.

Proud to maintain free access for all visitors, thanks to its unique location the Serpentine also reaches an exceptionally broad audience and maintains a deep connection with its local community.

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Our galleries

Our galleries

Our galleries are situated five minutes walk from eachother in the Royal Parkof Kensington Gardens.

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Serpentine Pavilion

Serpentine Pavilion

Open annually from June to October, the Serpentine Pavilion commission has become an international site for architectural experimentation, and presented projects by some of the world's ...

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Alex Cecchetti, Walking Backwards

Environmental Policy

Serpentine acknowledges the climate emergency and recognises it as the most urgent issue of our time. We are a public institution committed to supporting artists and their visions of th...

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Anti-Racism Statement

The Serpentine supports the fight against racial injustice taking place around the world. We are committed to building an anti-racist organisation in the service of artists and audience...

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Visit Us

Visit Us

The Serpentine Gallery and the Serpentine North Gallery are a five minute walk from each other in London's Kensington Gardens.

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Serpentine 50

Serpentine 50

The Serpentine celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2020.

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Looking through the Serpentine Pavilion 2015 designed by selgascano - press page

Working at Serpentine

We have a diverse and exciting range of jobs. Find out what it is like to work here and explore current opportunities.

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Press

Press

Contact the Serpentine's press office and download press releases for current and forthcoming exhibitions.

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Private Hire

Private Hire

The Serpentine offers three unique event spaces for corporate and private hire that combine the grace of historic Grade II-listed buildings with innovative architecture and contemporary...

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Serpentine Pavilion 2007 by Olafur Eliasson & Kjetil Thorsen

Contact us

Get in touch with the Serpentine's visitor experience team and find direct contact details for our staff.

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Covid-19 Risk Assessment

Covid-19 Risk Assessment

Serpentine is committed to maintaining a safe environment for visitors, staff and contractors during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Privacy Policy

Find out more about how we manage and protect your data.

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Trustees, directors and team

Executive team

Bettina Korek, Chief Executive Officer
Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director
Max Glazer-Munck, Director of Strategic Operations and Finance

Trustees

Michael R. Bloomberg, Chairman
Felicity Waley-Cohen, Co-Vice Chairman
Barry Townsley CBE, Co-Vice Chairman
Marcus Boyle, Treasurer
Sir David Adjaye OBE
Andrew Cohen
Nicoletta Fiorucci Russo Off. OSI
Maja Hoffmann
Ruth Mackenzie CBE
Aditya Mittal
Robert Rosenkranz
Amanda Sharp OBE
Jonathan Wood
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
Lady Elena Foster

Ethics committee

Jonathan Wood, Chair
Marcus Boyle
Andrew Cohen
Amanda Sharp
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
Bettina Korek
Hans Ulrich Obrist
Max Glazer-Munck
Ruth Mackenzie CBE

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Support artists by donating to the Serpentine today. Now more than ever, your support is vital to our artistic community.

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Cecilia Vicuña Park Nights 2019