The Facts
On October 29, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced the premiere of "Digital Flesh," a short film on artist Tishan Hsu as part of Art21's Extended Play digital series. The film traces Hsu's practice from the 1980s to the present, examining his investigation into the shifting boundaries between the body and technology through silicone casts, stainless steel, and digitally manipulated imagery. It includes footage from Hsu's New York studio and a printmaking workshop, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at works featured in his exhibition "New Work: 2026" at The Intermission in Piraeus, Greece, on view until December 19, 2026.
The Signal
The film provides an intimate portrait of an artist whose work anticipates current debates around AI, biometrics, and digital identity. For collectors and curators, it contextualizes Hsu's decades-long exploration of the body as a site of technological mediation, potentially elevating interest in his early works. The concurrent exhibition in Piraeus extends his reach beyond major art capitals, signaling sustained institutional engagement with his practice.
- Artists: Tishan Hsu
- People: Tishan Hsu
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery
- Locations: New York, Piraeus
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