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From the architecture pavilion and digital commissions to the ideas marathon and the general ecology programme, explore over 50 years of artists, projects and exhibitions.

Serpentine Pavilion 2023 by Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture

Serpentine Pavilion 2023 by Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture

Serpentine Pavilion 9 June - 29 October 2023

Serpentine Pavilion 2023: À table, designed by architect Lina Ghotmeh.

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Infinite Ecologies Marathon: The Prelude

Infinite Ecologies Marathon: The Prelude

Serpentine Pavilion Saturday 14 October 2023, 12-8.30pm

An afternoon and evening event that gathers key figures within environmental thinking to address pressing questions and help set the agenda for the Serpentine Marathon event in July 202...

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A photograph of Black Chapel by Theaster Gates.

Serpentine Pavilion 2022 Black Chapel by Theaster Gates

Serpentine Pavilion 10 Jun — 16 Oct 2022

The Serpentine Pavilion 2022: Black Chapel draws inspiration from the architectural typologies of chapels and the great kilns of Stoke-on-Trent, England. 

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The Black Monks

The Black Monks

Serpentine Pavilion Sat 15 Oct 2022, 6:30-8pm

Artist Theaster Gates brings his monastic musical order, the Black Monks, to the Serpentine Pavilion 2022, 'Black Chapel'.

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A photograph of a woman with long dark curly hair wearing a black sparkly dress looking into the camera.

Corinne Bailey Rae

Serpentine Pavilion Fri 14 Oct 2022, 6:30-8:30pm

Watch singer and songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae at sunset under the Serpentine pavilion for an acoustic performance of her selected works.

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A photograph of Black Chapel by Theaster Gates.

Saturday Talks: Chris Bayley on Serpentine Pavilion 2022 designed by Theaster Gates

Serpentine Pavilion 10 Sep 2022

Assistant Curator Chris Bayley leads a tour of Serpentine Pavilion 2022 Black Chapel designed by Theaster Gates.

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A group of smiling choir members standing on grass in front of a large beige building.

The Choir of The London Oratory

Serpentine Pavilion 13 August 2022, 3-4:30pm

The Choir of the London Oratory will fill Black Chapel with select music from major Roman Catholic liturgies.

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A photograph of a woman performing a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. She is using a bamboo whisk to prepare matcha.

Tea Ceremonies: Japan

Serpentine Pavilion 16 July 2022, 12-1:15pm, 2-3:15pm

Uchida invites you to listen as she tells the history and philosophy of Japanese tea culture that initially developed as a Zen ritual in the 15th century.

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Notes from The Vernon Spring

Notes from The Vernon Spring

Serpentine Pavilion Saturday 11 June 2022, 2-4pm BST

Wonder in Sam Beste of The Vernon Spring while he plays piano in response to the 2022 Serpentine Pavilion.

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