Zaha Hadid’s early paintings come to life in VR at Serpentine Galleries
The Serpentine Galleries in London are presenting 'Zaha Hadid. Early paintings and drawings', a focused exhibition on the architect’s early career, open until February 12. A collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects’ VR department and Google Arts & Culture brings four of her 1980s paintings—The Peak, The Great Utopia, The World, and Leicester Square—into virtual reality. Meanwhile, the MAXXI in Rome will open the retrospective 'Zaha Hadid e l’Italia' on June 23, marking the first anniversary of her death.
Key facts
- Zaha Hadid (1950-2016) is being honored with exhibitions in London and Rome.
- The Serpentine Galleries exhibition 'Zaha Hadid. Early paintings and drawings' runs until February 12.
- Four VR experiences based on Hadid’s 1980s paintings are available: The Peak, The Great Utopia, The World, and Leicester Square.
- The VR project is a collaboration between Serpentine Galleries, Zaha Hadid Architects’ VR department, and Google Arts & Culture.
- The MAXXI in Rome will open the retrospective 'Zaha Hadid e l’Italia' on June 23.
- Hadid studied in London and founded her studio there.
- The exhibition focuses on the initial phase of Hadid’s career.
- The VR experience provides additional insight into her architectural vision.
Entities
Artists
- Zaha Hadid
Institutions
- Serpentine Galleries
- Zaha Hadid Architects
- Google Arts & Culture
- MAXXI
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Rome
- Italy