Lisson Gallery Unveils Masterworks Spanning Eight Decades at Art Basel Paris
A meticulously curated presentation explores the interplay between light, materiality and perception through works by Hiroshi Sugimoto, Olga de Amaral, Anish Kapoor and beyond. The booth illuminates the gallery's commitment to championing distinct artistic voices across continents and eras.
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Lisson Gallery presents a luminous meditation on vision and materiality at this year’s Art Basel Paris, orchestrating a dialogue of remarkable sophistication between works spanning eight decades and traversing multiple continents. The booth emerges as a contemplative space where historical significance converges with contemporary innovation, each artwork in purposeful conversation with its neighbours.
At the presentation’s philosophical core lies Hiroshi Sugimoto’s exquisite ‘Opticks’ series, a profound exploration of how light refracts and transforms, dissolving into pure luminosity. The series captures an ethereal quality, inviting viewers into a meditative encounter with the immaterial essence of illumination itself. Alongside this ethereal meditation stands Olga de Amaral’s ‘Entre ríos 7’, a meticulously constructed composition of woven linen and burnished gold leaf that transcends traditional categorisation. This masterwork challenges the very boundaries between textile, painting and sculpture, creating a textile surface of extraordinary refinement and depth.
The presentation further celebrates the pioneering vision of artists who have shaped contemporary practice. Anish Kapoor, Ha Chong Hyun and Lee Ufan each contribute new works that demonstrate the gallery’s commitment to supporting artists working at the highest levels of conceptual and formal innovation. A never before seen tapestry by Laure Prouvost adds an element of discovery and wonder to the presentation, rewarding those who venture into the booth with something entirely fresh and unexpected.
This carefully orchestrated selection reflects the breadth and ambition of Lisson’s global programme, celebrating artistic approaches that prioritise perception, active engagement and material transformation. By presenting works from the 1940s through to the present day, the gallery demonstrates an unwavering commitment to nurturing distinct artistic voices, regardless of geographic origin or generational moment. Each work has been selected not merely for its intrinsic beauty or technical mastery, but for its capacity to provoke contemplation and expand understanding of what art might achieve.
The presentation invites visitors to experience art as an active rather than passive endeavour; here, perception itself becomes the subject. This philosophy underscores Lisson’s curatorial approach, positioning the viewer as a vital participant in the meaning making process, rather than a distant observer.
The booth remains on view through October 25, 2026.
Imagery courtesy of Lisson Gallery (@lisson_gallery).