Artists

Giuseppe Penone

Press release

Opening in April 2025, Serpentine South will present a solo exhibition by Italian artist Giuseppe Penone (b. 1947, Garessio). This will be the most comprehensive survey of his practice in a major London institution, featuring sculptures and works on paper from 1977 to today. A leading figure in Arte Povera, Penone experimented with a wide range of materials including wood, iron, wax, bronze, terracotta, and plaster, bringing their individual physical qualities to the fore. Situated in the surroundings of Kensington Gardens, the exhibition will showcase the artist’s continued interest in the relationship between humans and the natural world.