Until 2 November 2025
Tate
Explore a groundbreaking artistic journey that examines the world through the dynamic lenses of light and energy in The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House. This captivating showcase draws inspiration from the pioneering kinetic sculptures of Liliane Lijn, whose work since the early 1960s has led the exploration of technology’s role in reshaping visual experiences.
Over more than sixty years, Lijn’s artistic voyage has defied simple categorization, blending diverse influences ranging from Surrealist thought and ancient mythologies to feminist, scientific, and linguistic ideas. Her innovative use of materials such as plastics, prisms, feather dusters, and copper wire not only challenges conventional mediums but illuminates a pursuit to visualize the invisible forces shaping our reality.
Highlighting her multifaceted career from the late 1950s to the present day, Arise Alive is an extraordinary survey encompassing installation, sculpture, painting, and moving images. The exhibition encapsulates Lijn’s ongoing engagement with the creation of new feminine forms, emphasizing the evolution of her work as it continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression.
Organized collaboratively by Haus der Kunst München and mumok – Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien, in association with Tate St Ives, this exhibition offers visitors a rare chance to dive deeply into both the historic and contemporary significance of Lijn’s oeuvre.
If you are fascinated by art that reveals unseen dimensions and merges technology with poetic imagination, this exhibition promises a profound experience. It invites you to reflect on the interplay between light, energy, and form — encouraging a dialogue about the essence of perception itself.
For a comprehensive guide and further insights, please visit the official exhibition page at Tate St Ives – Liliane Lijn: Arise Alive.
