subject: Visit The Serpentine Gallery To Enjoy The Contemporary Artistic Masterpieces Of England [print this page] The mere mention of England brings to mind misty mountains, lush valleys and colonial times. It is an inherent truth to say that this island nation has witnessed the birth of some of the most talented personalities in terms of authors, poets and artists. England has always been rather encouraging of the arts and the Serpentine Gallery located in central London in Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, is one such art gallery which pays tribute to the tremendous artistic talent that the nation boasts of. Located close to the Serpentine Lake, the gallery is housed in a former tea pavilion and hosts a large number of art exhibitions throughout the year.
When entering the gallery, one is treated to the majestic artistic mastery by Ian Hamilton Finlay, dedicated to Diana, Princess of Wales, comprising of eight benches and a stone circle at the grounds of the entrance. Once inside, the Gallery displays a number of exhibitions each year, drawing from the modern and contemporary themes, which attract over 800, 000 visitors annually.
The Gallery has witnessed the exhibitions of talented artists including Henry Moore, Richard Prince and Damien Hirst. Apart from these exhibitions, the Gallery hosts a number of public programmes such as talks and seminars. If you wish to visit the gallery, you can do so via bus whilst metered parking is also available in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
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