Serpentine opens its 23rd Pavilion, Archipelagic Void, designed by Korean architect Minsuk Cho and his practice Mass Studies, today, June 7th, 2024. Now in its tenth year of support from Goldman Sachs, the Pavilion comprises five islands that will serve as platforms for the Serpentine’s live programmes from June onwards.
Key structures include the Gallery, Library, Auditorium, Tea House and Play Tower, creating spaces that blend into the surrounding park. A six-channel sound installation capturing the essence of Kensington Gardens through traditional Korean music by Jang Young-Gyu will be installed in the Gallery. The Library of Unread Books invites visitors to contribute unread books to a communal collection. The Tea House honours the original function of the Serpentine South building and the Auditorium will host performances and talks. The Play Tower, with its pyramidal structure and bright orange netting, provides a space for outdoor play.
To celebrate the opening, Minsuk Cho will discuss the inspirations behind this year’s Pavilion with the Serpentine’s Artistic Director, Hans Ulrich Obrist. The Pavilion features a central void surrounded by adaptable structures inspired by the traditional Korean madang or open courtyard.
In July, Serpentine Arts Technologies explores technology, ownership and ecology, inviting visitors to become stewards of a collective artwork by Tomás Saraceno. Serpentine Pavilion 2024 runs from June 7th to October 27th, 2024, with a packed programme of events and activities for all visitors.
All Images of Serpentine Pavilion 2024, Archipelagic Void, designed by MINSUK CHO, MASS STUDIES, photography by IWAN BAAN, courtesy of SERPENTINE
