Serpentine has presented pioneering contemporary art since 1970. From the Pavilion to exhibitions, Serpentine champions new ideas in art and architecture. Serpentine’s annual architectural commission showcases new temporary buildings by international architects. A new Pavilion opens every summer and hosts live programmes and events.

This summer Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA) brings a distinctive vision to the Serpentine Pavilion 2025. Marina Tabassum's design evokes a meaningful dialogue between the permanent and ephemeral nature of the commission. Along the north-south axis of the park, A Capsule in Time features an elongated capsule-like form with a central court that aligns with Serpentine South’s bell tower. Inspired by summer park-going and arched garden canopies that filter soft daylight through green foliage, the structure is comprised of four wooden sculptural forms with a translucent façade that diffuses and dapples light when it enters the space. Integral to Tabassum’s design is a kinetic element where one of the capsule forms is able to move, connect and transform the Pavilion into a new space.

In this webinar, Serpentine's Artistic Director, Hans Ulrich Obrist, will introduce the Pavilion and discuss A Capsule in Time with Marina Tabassum. There be a live Q&A with Chris Bayley, Exhibitions Curator, Serpentine.

This event is part of Archtober's virtual Travel To series, in partnership with Bloomberg Connects. The Travel To series seeks to highlight Bloomberg Connects partners that feature iconic architecture and historically significant sites across the United States and around the world. Join us as curators, preservationists, historians (and more!) bring these places and spaces alive in the comfort of your home.

Speakers:

Chris Bayley, Exhibitions Curator, Serpentine

Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director, Serpentine in London; Senior Advisor, LUMA Arles

Marina Tabassum, Founder, Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA)

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