Bangkok Art Biennial Taps Leiko Ikemura for 2026 Edition, Lisson Gallery Says
The Facts
The Bangkok Art Biennial has announced the participation of Leiko Ikemura in its 2026 edition, the Lisson Gallery reported on June 29, 2026. The biennial, founded in 2017, transforms public spaces across Bangkok—including temples and heritage sites—into exhibition venues over four months, aiming to position the city as Southeast Asia’s leading contemporary art destination. Ikemura, who studied in Osaka and Seville, works across painting, drawing, watercolour, glazed terracotta, glass, and ceramics. Her recent international exhibitions include a solo show at the Albertina in Vienna (2025) and the Bienal de São Paulo (2025).
The Signal
The inclusion of Leiko Ikemura in this year’s Bangkok Art Biennial signals the event’s ambition to attract major international artists and strengthen its curatorial profile. For collectors, Ikemura’s presence underscores the growing importance of Southeast Asian biennials as platforms for global contemporary art, while her diverse medium-spanning practice—from luminous paintings to ceramic sculpture—offers broad appeal. Lisson Gallery’s announcement of her participation also reinforces the gallery’s commitment to expanding its artists’ reach in Asia, a key market for contemporary art.
- Artists: Leiko Ikemura
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery
- Locations: Bangkok
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