The Facts
On October 6, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced that Susan Hiller's work is the subject of 'Bad Dreams', a major survey opening at KW Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin on October 17, 2026. The exhibition, the first of its kind in Berlin, spans five decades of Hiller's multimedia practice, exploring dreams, trance, hallucinations, and spirituality. It features ambitious audiovisual works including 'Belshazzar's Feast' (1983–84), 'Dream Screens' (1996), 'Wild Talents' (1997), 'Channels' (2013), and 'Resounding' (2013), alongside rarely seen 'Home Truths' paintings from the 1980s, large-scale photographs from the 'Levitations' series (2011), and sculptural works such as 'Homage to Joseph Beuys' and 'Outlaw Cowgirl'. The exhibition runs through January 10, 2027.
The Signal
Hiller, a groundbreaking figure in conceptual and multimedia art, continually questioned the boundaries between the familiar and the unexplained. The survey highlights her pioneering engagement with the internet as an artistic medium, treating it as a repository of collective desires and beliefs. For collectors and curators, this exhibition underscores Hiller's enduring influence on contemporary art, particularly her ability to charge ordinary objects with meaning through association and context, making it a significant moment to reassess her legacy.
- Artists: Susan Hiller
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery
- Museums: KW Institute for Contemporary Art
- Locations: Berlin
The Morning Signal · Daily
Get stories like this in your inbox
The art world in one daily email — auctions, openings, and acquisitions from 90+ primary sources, distilled into a five-minute read. Independent — no marketplace, no gallery ads.
Join collectors, dealers & curators
No spam · free every morning · unsubscribe anytime
The Jobs Digest · Weekly
New art-world jobs, every Monday
The Jobs Digest rounds up the week’s new museum, gallery, and auction-house openings — with salary when disclosed. One email a week, unsubscribe anytime.
