Last updated: 14 October 2026

By Tristan · Arts, exhibitions and creative culture

Exhibition reviewLisson, Bell Street

Six decades of paint pushed through the back of the canvas.

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

Cool Factor: 4/5

I went to the private view of Ha Chong-Hyun at Lisson on Thursday 24 September 2026. It is the Korean painter's first show with the gallery and his first in London since 2020. The survey covers six decades of work, spread across the ground floor and basement at 27 Bell Street. It runs until 7 November 2026, and entry is free. It is one of the big shows Lisson has on during Frieze London. I give it four out of five.

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