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Is London’s Serpentine Gallery Entering a Bold New Era?

Plus, the 16th-century woman who made history with a self-portrait and other art world matters.

Matt Copson, Webbed Landscape (2026). Image: Useful Art Services.

Jo Lawson-Tancred Oct 29, 2026

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The Serpentine Keeps It Surprising

Is it just me, or is the Serpentine ‘s programming taking a bolder turn? When I scanned the newly announced exhibition highlights for 2027, my first thought was: “Sorry, who?” The London venue previously leaned on huge names like Yinka Shonibare , Judy Chicago , and David Hockney to draw the crowds. Increasingly, it seems to be on a mission to back respected names that could perhaps do with a boost.…