Jeppe Hein, Space in Action returns at Lenbachhaus
Published on 08/27/2026 at 15:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Jeppe Hein brings Space in Action / Action in Space back to the Lenbachhaus forecourt in Munich. The museum says the interactive water pavilion, acquired in 2002, is on view again in 2026.
The fountain at Lenbachhaus
Lenbachhaus describes the work as a fountain that blocks and opens the view with a wall of water, depending on how visitors approach it. The museum also notes that Silke Hohmann called it a technically consummate, smart and witty work in Monopol.
The return matters because the piece is not a static sculpture. It turns the forecourt into a changing public space, which is central to Hein's practice.
Beyond one Munich work
Hein's official website lists several current 2026 projects across Europe, including YOU ARE NEVER REALLY ALLONE at KÖNIG GALERIE in Berlin, L’Idée des Corps Célestes - The Idea of Celestial Bodies in Tours, and Reflections on Breathing in Brussels. The site also names Tell Me Where Home Is at Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg for 2026 to 2027.
That spread fits an artist whose output moves between participatory fountains, mirror works, benches and public commissions. Hein's work often asks viewers to activate the piece, not just look at it.
More on Jeppe Hein's exhibitions and public works
Follow current shows, public commissions and installation updates across Hein's practice.
How Jeppe Hein works
Hein works across installation, sculpture and public art. His key groups include Modified Social Bench, Space in Action / Action in Space and Mirror Pavilion, all built around viewer participation.
The practice sits between play, architecture and social choreography. In Munich, that idea is visible in a work that uses water, movement and access as part of the form itself.
Where the artist stands now
Jeppe Hein currently has no new date announced within the 30-day window beyond the Lenbachhaus return already listed for 2026.
Jeppe Hein at a glance
- Artist: Jeppe Hein
- Medium / Genre: Sculpture, installation, public art
- Born: 1974, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Place(s) of practice: Berlin and Copenhagen
- Active since: 1999
- Key work groups: Modified Social Bench, Space in Action / Action in Space, Mirror Pavilion, Breathe with Me
- Current/last exhibition: Space in Action / Action in Space - Lenbachhaus, Munich, 2026
- Major collections: Lenbachhaus, Moderna Museet, Vanhaerents Art Collection
- Awards: Danish Arts Foundation award, 2002
- Next date: currently no announced date in the 30-day window
Frequently asked questions about Jeppe Hein
Where is Jeppe Hein currently on view?
He is currently on view at Lenbachhaus in Munich with Space in Action / Action in Space, which the museum says is back on the forecourt in 2026.
What is Jeppe Hein's best-known participatory work?
Space in Action / Action in Space is one of his best-known participatory works, and his Modified Social Bench series is also central to his practice.
Which current Jeppe Hein projects are listed for 2026?
His official site lists projects in Berlin, Tours, Brussels and Wolfsburg, including YOU ARE NEVER REALLY ALLONE and Reflections on Breathing.
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