The Facts
On September 1, 2026, The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that Liu Wei will create the 2026 Genesis Façade Commission, the seventh installment in the series. The commission invites contemporary artists to produce new works that engage with the museum's collection, architecture, and audiences. Previous participants include Jeffrey Gibson (2025), Lee Bull (2024), Nairy Baghramian (2023), Hew Locke (2022), Carol Bove (2021), and Wangechi Mutu (2019). No specific dates for Liu Wei's installation have been released.
The Signal
The Genesis Façade Commission has become a high-profile platform for contemporary artists, placing Liu Wei among a distinguished group who have created site-specific works for one of the world's most visited museums. For collectors and curators, this commission signals the Met's sustained investment in living artists and may bolster Liu Wei's international visibility and market standing. The announcement was made via a press release from White Cube, the artist's representing gallery, which maintains spaces in London, Hong Kong, Paris, and Seoul.
- Artists: Liu Wei
- Galleries: White Cube
- Museums: Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Locations: New York
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