Lisson Gallery and Absent Gallery Announce Two-Way Space Exchange in Guangzhou and Shanghai
The Facts
On June 24, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced a two-way space exchange with Guangzhou's Absent Gallery. Lisson will present a special viewing in Guangzhou from July 12 to August 22, 2026, while Absent Gallery will present a group exhibition featuring five artists at Lisson's Shanghai gallery from July 25 to September 5, 2026. The exchange gives each gallery a temporary presence in the other's home city.
The Signal
The exchange marks deepening ties between an international gallery and a China-based independent space, and it highlights Guangzhou's expanding role in the country's contemporary art scene. For collectors, it broadens access to programming that might otherwise remain confined to a single city. For Lisson, the swap is a strategic way to engage a newer audience while reinforcing its Shanghai foothold, and it positions Absent Gallery's curatorial voice within a major international gallery setting.
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery, Absent Gallery
- Locations: Guangzhou, Shanghai
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