Ryan Gander is a British conceptual artist known for a multi-disciplinary practice that spans sculpture, performance, writing, and curatorial projects. His work frequently explores themes of creativity, language, and the intersection of human experience with technological change.
Born in the United Kingdom, Ryan Gander has established a diverse practice since 2003 that resists categorization by medium. His work encompasses sculpture, apparel, architecture, painting, and typeface design, often functioning as a series of interconnected inquiries into the nature of contemporary art and culture.
Gander is recognized for his conceptual rigor and his ability to weave narrative elements into physical objects, such as his recent animatronic sculptures. His practice extends beyond the studio into education and broadcasting, where he has contributed to television programming for the BBC and held various academic positions.
Recent recognition includes his participation in the 2026 New Museum exhibition New Humans: Memories of the Future, where he debuted new commissioned work. Additionally, he has been appointed as the coordinator for the 2026 Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, further cementing his role as a prominent figure in the international contemporary art scene.
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On October 5, 2026, Lisson Gallery published a profile of British artist Ryan Gander ahead of his exhibition 'Maybe', which opens at Towner Eastbourne next month.
On October 5, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced that Ryan Gander's exhibition 'Maybe' will open at Towner Eastbourne next month. Gander's practice is characterized by a quizzical relationship to knowns and unknowns, often engaging with children's perspectives and pedagogical themes.
On September 29, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced that its represented artists are participating in a series of inaugural exhibitions at the Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art, which opened to the public in summer 2026.
On September 1, 2026, Lisson Gallery published an interview with British artist Ryan Gander, conducted by Tom Faber for the Financial Times.
On Sunday 13 September 2026, artist Ryan Gander will join writer and comedian Holly Walsh for a one-off performance and discussion at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea.
Lisson Gallery announced that three of its represented artists—Kelly Akashi, Ryan Gander, and Laure Prouvost—are among the 62 submissions under consideration for the seventh and eighth Plinth commissions on the High Line in New York City.
Lisson Gallery returns to Art Basel 2026 with a presentation of new and historic works by artists from its international programme, spanning painting, sculpture, textiles and photography.
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