The Facts
On October 12, 2026, Lisson Gallery released a feature from Frieze magazine in which writer Lynne Tillman reflects on her decades-long friendship with the late artist Susan Hiller. Tillman recalls meeting Hiller in the early 1970s in London, where they discussed art, film, and literature. She describes Hiller’s intellectual generosity and her insistence that Tillman was a writer, even when she could not finish work. The piece touches on shared music—Van Morrison’s ‘Brown Eyed Girl’—and Hiller’s reading habits, including Doris Lessing and philosopher P.D. Ouspensky.
The Signal
The tribute underscores Hiller’s enduring influence on contemporary art and writing, and reaffirms the importance of her legacy, which Lisson Gallery represents. For collectors and institutions, such a personal account from a noted writer adds depth to Hiller’s conceptual practice, which often examined language, memory, and the unconscious. The feature reinforces Hiller’s place within art-historical dialogue and highlights the gallery’s ongoing commitment to her estate.
- Artists: Susan Hiller
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery
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