Serpentine Galleries has unveiled a new public sculpture by Venezuelan artist Jesús Rafael Soto in London's Kensington Gardens, marking the first outdoor presentation of his work in the U.K. The piece, titled Pénétrable BBL Jaune (1999; 2023 Edition), consists of 4,000 yellow PVC strands suspended from a rectangular steel framework spanning 10 meters, and will be on view near Serpentine South from June 16th through October 25th as part of the institution's summer program.
This installation is significant because it brings the participatory, immersive work of a major Kinetic and Op Art figure to a prominent public park in London, expanding access to Soto's interactive art beyond traditional gallery spaces. It also underscores Serpentine's ongoing commitment to presenting large-scale outdoor sculptures that engage diverse audiences in the heart of the city.