Mexican Stars Host London's Serpentine Summer Party

This year, acclaimed Mexican filmmakers and actors Salma Hayek Pinault, Alfonso Cuarón, and Alejandro González Iñárritu will co-host London's prestigious Serpentine Summer Party. The exclusive event, scheduled for June 23, serves as the Serpentine Gallery's primary annual fundraiser, crucial for maintaining free access to exhibitions and artist projects.

The gathering in Kensington Gardens will honor the 25th Serpentine Architecture Pavilion, a landmark commission that has championed emerging architects since 2000. This year's pavilion, "a serpentine," is conceived by the Mexico City firm LANZA atelier. Their design utilizes brick to form a permeable bridge, symbolizing a connection between the U.K. and Latin America.

Hayek Pinault expressed her honor in celebrating Latin American voices, referencing her experience with Frida Escobedo's 2018 Pavilion. Cuarón highlighted how LANZA atelier's "a serpentine" masterfully integrates space, light, and structure. Iñárritu drew parallels between London's brick cityscape and Mexican artistry, noting the shared creation of culture from elemental materials.

The evening promises an immersive experience for supporters and luminaries from art, culture, fashion, and technology. Guests will embark on an artist-led journey through Kensington Gardens, encountering major exhibitions by Cecily Brown and David Hockney, alongside activations focused on the new Pavilion. The event will also feature Mexican culinary influences through a collaboration with LANZA atelier and showcase emerging British fashion designers.