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Image © Richard Long. Courtesy Lisson Gallery

Lisson Gallery

Lisson Gallery stands as a pinnacle of influence in the contemporary art world, boasting a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1967 by Nicholas Logsdail. As a premier international art gallery, Lisson Gallery serves as a beacon for over 60 esteemed artists hailing from various corners of the globe, with dynamic exhibition spaces spanning London, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, and Beijing.

Image © Richard Long. Courtesy Lisson Gallery

From its inception, Lisson Gallery has been instrumental in nurturing the careers of pioneering artists across diverse movements, including Minimalism and Conceptualism. Noteworthy figures such as Art & Language, Carl Andre, Daniel Buren, Donald Judd, John Latham, Sol LeWitt, Richard Long, and Robert Ryman found early support and acclaim within its walls. Today, Lisson Gallery continues this legacy by representing both established luminaries like Carmen Herrera and the estate of Leon Polk Smith, as well as emerging talents of unparalleled promise.

Throughout its evolution, Lisson has remained at the forefront of artistic innovation, introducing the world to groundbreaking British sculptors such as Tony Cragg, Richard Deacon, Anish Kapoor, Shirazeh Houshiary, and Julian Opie. Since the turn of the millennium, the gallery has expanded its roster to include a diverse array of leading international artists, from the iconic Marina Abramovi? and Ai Weiwei to the visionary talents of John Akomfrah, Susan Hiller, Tatsuo Miyajima, and Sean Scully.

Moreover, Lisson Gallery has played a pivotal role in amplifying the voices of a burgeoning generation of artists, propelling individuals like Cory Arcangel, Ryan Gander, Van Hanos, Hugh Hayden, Haroon Mirza, Laure Prouvost, Pedro Reyes, Wael Shawky, and Cheyney Thompson onto the global stage.

In essence, Lisson Gallery stands as a testament to artistic excellence and innovation, perpetually shaping the landscape of contemporary art on a global scale.

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