Lee Bul opens major survey at M+ in Hong Kong
Published on 08/21/2026 at 11:31 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Lee Bul is still drawing attention in Hong Kong as M+ continues Lee Bul: From 1998 to Now. The museum says the survey runs through August 9, 2026 and brings together more than 200 works.
What M+ shows now
M+ presents the survey in the West Gallery at West Kowloon Cultural District. The museum describes it as a comprehensive look at work from 1998 onward, with pieces from the artist's studio and collections across Asia and beyond. e-flux announcement
The show also includes 49 early works, plus pieces made in 2024. That mix makes the installation feel archival and current at once, which suits an artist who has long moved between sculpture, performance, and large-scale installation.
How the survey frames her practice
Lee Bul's work often turns on the body, technology, and the fantasy of progress. Her better-known groups include Cyborg and Mon grand récit, both central to the long arc of this survey.
The exhibition's breadth matters because it places those series beside drawings, maquettes, and performance documentation. That structure gives a clearer view of how Lee Bul builds form across media rather than inside one fixed style.
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The work core
Lee Bul works in sculpture and installation, with performance and drawing running alongside it. The practice is known for sleek surfaces, speculative forms, and a sustained interest in the cost of utopian thinking.
Where she stands now
Lee Bul is scheduled to open The Anatomy of Every Setting Sun at Hauser & Wirth New York on September 10, 2026.
Key facts on Lee Bul
- Artist: Lee Bul
- Medium / Genre: Sculpture and installation
- Place(s) of practice: South Korea
- Active since: 1980s
- Key work groups: Cyborg, Mon grand récit
- Current/last exhibition: Lee Bul: From 1998 to Now - M+, Hong Kong - March 14-August 9, 2026
- Next date: September 10, 2026 - Hauser & Wirth New York
Frequently asked questions about Lee Bul
Where is Lee Bul currently on view?
At M+ in Hong Kong with Lee Bul: From 1998 to Now, which runs through August 9, 2026.
What does Lee Bul show at M+?
The exhibition includes more than 200 works, plus 49 early works and pieces made in 2024.
What comes next for Lee Bul?
Hauser & Wirth New York lists The Anatomy of Every Setting Sun for September 10, 2026.
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