The Facts
MOCA Cleveland will present "Tishan Hsu: permeable surface," a career-spanning survey of the artist's work exploring the intersection of the human body and technology, from August 28, 2026 through March 7, 2027. The exhibition includes works from across Hsu's five-decade career, including his first video work "Folds of Oil" (2005) and his most recent "emergent mesh" (2025). Trained in fine art and architectural design, Hsu combines digital imagery, industrial materials, and biomorphic forms to examine how screens and systems mediate human experience. The museum's presentation marks a significant institutional look at an artist who gained early recognition in the 1980s but largely worked outside the public eye for decades.
The Signal
The survey underscores Lisson Gallery's ongoing commitment to Hsu, who joined its roster from earlier representation elsewhere. For collectors and curators, the exhibition provides a rare opportunity to assess the full arc of an artist who anticipated current concerns about digital embodiment and the permeability of bodily boundaries. Hsu's early adoption of a hybrid visual language—blending Renaissance composition with futuristic, tech-inflected surfaces—positions him as a prescient figure in conversations about posthumanism. The inclusion of video works from 2005 and 2025 highlights both his continuity and evolution, reinforcing his relevance for institutions examining the history of new media art.
- Artists: Tishan Hsu
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery
- Museums: MOCA Cleveland
- Locations: Cleveland
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