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One of London's best-loved contemporary art galleries, with a programme of modern and contemporary art exhibitions from Andy Warhol to Piero Manzoni, Cindy Sherman and Chris Ofili. Admission free, architectural pavilion with cafe during the summer and an art bookshop in the gallery.
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| Opening times: | Open daily, 10am - 6pm |
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| Catering | Food shop |
| Booking and payment details | Solo accepted Maestro accepted |
| Accessibility | Ramp/level access |
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Location isn't everything, but this one is exceptional - founded in 1970 in this 1934 Kensington Garden tea pavillion. Renowned for interesting sclupture.
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interesting exhibitions in the heart of Kensington gardens
the gallery is fairly small so it doesn't take to long to go around it for a spot of culture while strolling in Kensington gardens.
8 September 2008
Oasis in the park
Go here if you feel the need to escape the hussle and bussle of the city. During all my visits to the Serpentine (usually in winter), it's been a tranquil environment for enjoying contemporary art. It's a lovely former tea pavillion situated in the middle of Kensington Gardens. It's a rather small building so I doubt if there's any future plans to add a cafe. There's a little gift shop with a wonderful selection of cards, gift items, and art books. Check out their website for current events. This gallery is the perfect brief stopping off point on your way to Kensington Palace or Royal Albert Hall. Also a nice interlude if you've got time between rail departures at Paddington Station. Instead of sitting in the train station, check your luggage at the "Left luggage" counter, and take a stroll down to Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park.
25 July 2004
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Gallery Talks Lecture
Recurring event
Experienced and knowledgeable colleagues of the gallery lead give informative talks.20 Sep 2008 to 30 Nov 2008
Berlin-based collective Artists Anonymous explicitly acknowledge the means by which art is created, and the whirl of social events and intellectual debates that accompany it. Here they create a labyrinthine installation both complex and disorientating.Gerhard Richter 4900 Colours: Version II Exhibition
23 Sep 2008 to 23 Nov 2008
Richter's major new work, entitled 4900 Colours, 2007, comprises bright monochrome squares randomly arranged in a grid formation to create stunning sheets of kaleidoscopic colour. 4900 Colours can be reconfigured in different variations, from one largescale panel to multiple, smaller panels. Richter has developed a special version of 49 paintings especially for the Serpentine Gallery.Indian Highway Exhibition
10 Dec 2008 to 22 Feb 2009
Indian Highway is an exhibition of contemporary Indian culture that embraces art, architecture, film, literature, performance and technology. It is the second chapter in the Serpentine Gallery?s focus on the arts of three major cultural regions China, India and Middle East.
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| Address: | Serpentine Gallery Kensington Gardens London W2 3XA |
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7402 6075 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 7402 4103 |
| Public transport: | Tube: Lancaster Gate (nearest), South Kensington (15minutes' walk) or Knightsbridge (15 minutes' walk)Bus: 9,10,12,52,94 |
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