Lisson Gallery and Absent Gallery Exchange Spaces for Summer Exhibitions in Guangzhou and Shanghai
Lisson Gallery and Absent Gallery have initiated a space exchange for summer 2026, with each venue presenting exhibitions in the other's location. Lisson will mount a special viewing in Guangzhou from July 12 to August 22, 2026, while Absent Gallery organizes a group exhibition featuring five artists at Lisson's Shanghai gallery. The exchange underscores a growing trend of cross-border collaboration between international and Chinese galleries.
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The move signals Lisson's sustained investment in the Chinese market beyond its Shanghai outpost, while giving Absent Gallery exposure to Lisson's established collector base. For collectors, the swap offers a rare chance to see Lisson's program in a non-traditional setting and Absent Gallery's emerging artists in a major art hub, potentially influencing future exhibition strategies in the region.
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery, Absent Gallery
- Locations: Guangzhou, Shanghai
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