Jeff Koons in London

The King of Kitsch, US sculptor Jeff Koons, will be in London for the opening of his first major exhibition in a public gallery in England. Jeff Koons: Popeye Series, including paintings as well as sculptures, opens at the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington Gardens on 2 July and continues until 13 September (title link). This amusing example, Acrobat, was made from polychromed aluminium, galvanised steel, wood and straw. To coincide with the opening of his show, Jeff will be giving a talk in the Lecture Theatre of the V&A Museum, from 7pm to 8pm. Tickets cost £8 and must be booked through the V&A bookings office: 0207 942 2211.