Park Nights: New York Artist Shala Miller Makes UK Debut at Serpentine Galleries
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Kicking off October’s live performance calendar, London’s Serpentine Galleries will present the UK debut of New York-based multidisciplinary artist Shala Miller as part of its acclaimed Park Nights series.
Taking place on October 2 and 3, 2026, Miller will present hideandseek, an intimate two-night engagement blending improvised vocal performance with moving image. Staged within the architectural setting of the Serpentine Pavilion, the event continues the gallery’s tradition of commissioning site-specific, cross-disciplinary works from pioneering international voices.
Artistic Vision & Live Performance Architecture
Miller’s practice navigates the intersections of desire, vulnerability, vocal improvisation, and visual media:
UK Debut Performance: hideandseek marks Miller’s first major presentation in the United Kingdom, combining live sonic experiments with film projection.
Improvised Vocal Exploration: Centering the human voice as both instrument and emotional landscape, the performance builds on Miller's exploration of intimacy and unseen narratives.
Serpentine Pavilion Intersections: Designed to activate the temporary Pavilion architecture, the event bridges live audience interaction with ambient cinematic visuals.
Event Architecture & October Calendar
To assist live performance enthusiasts and arts journalists, Serpentine outlines the program schedule for the October opening weekend:
Event Milestone Dates & Time Format & Venue Park Nights: Shala Miller October 2 & 3, 2026Improvised Vocal Performance & Film (hideandseek).Venue Location: Serpentine Pavilion, Kensington Gardens. Site-specific outdoor/indoor architectural pavilion.Series ContextPark Nights 2026, Serpentine's annual interdisciplinary live performance program.