Serpentine Summer Party 2026 Draws Art World and Hollywood Elite
The Serpentine Galleries hosted its annual Summer Party in Kensington Gardens, London, attracting a star-studded crowd. Artistic director Hans Ulrich Obrist and chair Isha Ambani were prominent figures at the event, which welcomed notable guests like gallerist Thaddaeus Ropac, auctioneer Simon de Pury, and patrons Maja Hoffmann and Eugenio Re Rebaudengo. Artists including Yinka Shonibare, Grayson Perry, and Anish Kapoor were also in attendance. Hollywood celebrities such as Salma Hayek and Rebel Wilson mingled with models like Pixie Geldof. The event featured artworks by Jesús Rafael Soto, with ticket prices ranging from £2,000 to £5,000, supporting ongoing fundraising efforts.
Key facts
- Serpentine Summer Party held at Kensington Gardens, London.
- Hans Ulrich Obrist is artistic director of Serpentine Galleries.
- Isha Ambani chaired the host committee.
- Attendees included Thaddaeus Ropac, Simon de Pury, Maja Hoffmann, Eugenio Re Rebaudengo.
- Artists present: Yinka Shonibare, Grayson Perry, Anish Kapoor, Isaac Julien, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Marc Quinn, Subodh Gupta, Wolfgang Tillmans, Alex Israel, Lina Ghotmeh.
- Hollywood hosts: Salma Hayek Pinault, Alfonso Cuarón, Alejandro González Iñárritu.
- Serpentine receives only 5% of income from government, raises 95% independently.
- Ticket prices: £2,000 to £5,000 ($2,630-$6,580) for non-members.
Entities
Artists
- Hans Ulrich Obrist
- Yinka Shonibare
- Grayson Perry
- Anish Kapoor
- Isaac Julien
- Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
- Marc Quinn
- Subodh Gupta
- Wolfgang Tillmans
- Alex Israel
- Lina Ghotmeh
- Daniel Lismore
- Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley
- Sedrick Chisom
- Georg Wilson
- Alex Margo Arden
- Jesús Rafael Soto
- Laila Gohar
- Nick Jones
Institutions
- Serpentine Galleries
- Serpentine South
- British Museum
- Soho House
- Artnet News
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Kensington Gardens
- Mexico City
- New York
- St. Clement