Lisson Gallery New York Presents John Akomfrah Exhibition and Artforum Interview Series
On March 25, 2026, Artforum released an episode of Under the Influence featuring artist, filmmaker and writer John Akomfrah. He discusses admired works including Andrea Mantegna’s The Lamentation of Christ and J. M. W. Turner’s The Slave Ship, cites Bob Dylan and Ornette Coleman as musical influences, and recalls the 1999 Sensation exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum. Akomfrah advises aspiring artists to willfully make mistakes and states that it is possible to be both a human being and an artist. His exhibition John Akomfrah: Listening All Night To The Rain remains on view at Lisson Gallery New York through April 25, 2026.
The Signal
The interview positions Akomfrah’s practice within a lineage of historical and musical references that collectors may use to assess the conceptual scope of works on view at Lisson. His emphasis on deliberate rule-breaking offers a signal about the gallery’s continued support for artists who challenge established norms. The exhibition’s extended run through April provides additional time for curators and institutions to engage with the presentation before it closes.
- Artists: John Akomfrah
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery
- Museums: Brooklyn Museum
- Locations: New York
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