Julian Opie and the summer exhibitions in Dubai, Madrid and Jouy-en-Josas
Published on 08/25/2026 at 17:25 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Julian Opie shapes the 2026 summer landscape with simultaneous visibility in Europe, the Middle East and China. His works appear in group exhibitions at Opera Gallery Dubai and Madrid and in a focused Fondation Cartier presentation in Jouy-en-Josas, as the galleries and foundation confirm.
Summer exhibitions across Dubai and Madrid
Opera Gallery Dubai positions Julian Opie within its group exhibition Summer Vibes, running from July 1 to August 31, 2026, alongside artists such as Fernando Botero, Yayoi Kusama and KAWS, according to the gallery's exhibition page.
The Dubai show includes Opie's vinyl-on-wood work Hirofumi with hat from 2005, measured at 192 x 151 x 4 centimeters, placing his stylized portraiture among modern figuration and contemporary pop aesthetics documented by the gallery.
Institutional and biennial presence in 2026
Opera Gallery Madrid extends the format with Summer Vibes IV, on view from June 25 to August 29, 2026, listing Julian Opie among internationally recognized artists such as Jeff Koons, Keith Haring and KAWS, per the Madrid exhibition information.
Parallel to the commercial shows, Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain devotes an exhibition to Opie's recent work in Jouy-en-Josas, with the foundation's program stating a run from October 25, 2025 to August 23, 2026, open to visitors on Sundays.
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The work core and current series
Opie's official CV lists 2026 one-person exhibitions at De Brock Gallery in Knokke, Cristea Roberts Gallery in London, Ulsan Art Museum in South Korea and Museum of Art and Photography in Bengaluru, India, indicating a sustained institutional demand for his simplified figures and landscapes.
Where the artist stands now
Against this backdrop, Julian Opie’s works remain on view in the summer group exhibitions at Opera Gallery Dubai and Madrid and in the recently closed Fondation Cartier presentation, while open-access sources report no additional new public date within the immediate 30-day window beyond these programs.
Key facts on Julian Opie
- Artist: Julian Opie
- Medium / Genre: Digital and sculptural work (simplified figuration)
- Born: 1958, London, United Kingdom
- Place(s) of practice: Studio practice based in London, with international projects noted across Europe, Asia and North America.
- Active since: Active since the early 1980s, with recognition as part of the British contemporary art context highlighted in recent exhibition texts.
- Key work groups: Busan Walkers, Marathon. Women., Landscape series, Angel portraits.
- Current/last exhibition: Summer Vibes, Opera Gallery Dubai, July 1 - August 31, 2026; Summer Vibes IV, Opera Gallery Madrid, June 25 - August 29, 2026; Julian Opie, Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, Jouy-en-Josas, October 25, 2025 - August 23, 2026.
- Major collections: Works in public institutions including Ulsan Art Museum (South Korea), Museum of Art and Photography Bengaluru (India) and Istanbul Modern, per his 2026 CV entries.
- Awards: Recognized within major British contemporary art contexts rather than through headline prizes, as recent exhibition literature on YBA-era artists emphasizes.
- Next date: No additional new public date is reported in freely accessible sources within the immediate 30-day window beyond the ongoing summer exhibitions and noted 2026 programs.
Frequently asked questions about Julian Opie
Where is Julian Opie currently on view in summer 2026?
In summer 2026, Julian Opie’s works are on view in Summer Vibes at Opera Gallery Dubai from July 1 to August 31 and Summer Vibes IV at Opera Gallery Madrid from June 25 to August 29, as the galleries confirm.
Which recent institutional exhibition focuses on Julian Opie’s work?
Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain presents a dedicated exhibition of Julian Opie’s recent work in Jouy-en-Josas, running from October 25, 2025 to August 23, 2026 with Sunday opening times, according to the foundation’s program.
How do recent CV entries describe Julian Opie’s 2026 activity?
His official CV lists solo exhibitions in 2026 at De Brock Gallery Knokke, Cristea Roberts Gallery London, Ulsan Art Museum and Museum of Art and Photography Bengaluru, alongside participation in biennials and collection shows such as the Chengdu Biennale and Style Is the Body Thinking in Chicago.
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