Lauren Tsai's Decapitated 'Poison Little Girl' Anchors Perrotin's Standout Booth at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026
At Art Basel Hong Kong 2026, the Perrotin gallery featured an impressive booth by Lauren Tsai, a multidisciplinary artist. Her standout piece centered on the 2025 sculpture 'Poison Little Girl,' which depicts a recurring character named Astrid, shown decapitated on a bed with her head on a pillow. This work is part of Tsai's larger series called 'The Dying World,' exploring themes of memory, loss, and mortality, with Astrid symbolizing struggles of identity. This was Tsai's first collaboration with Perrotin and her debut at an art fair, where she also displayed large paintings, drawings, and retro TV animations. The booth drew nearly 92,000 visitors last month, alongside works from other artists like Takashi Murakami and Mehdi Ghadyanloo.
Key facts
- Lauren Tsai's art fair debut was at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 with gallery Perrotin.
- The central sculpture 'Poison Little Girl' was created in 2025 and features a decapitated character named Astrid.
- The work is part of Tsai's larger project 'The Dying World,' exploring themes of memory, loss, and death.
- Tsai described Astrid as a vessel for issues of identity and the feeling of being a mask or puppet.
- The presentation included an immersive installation, monumental paintings, drawings, and stop-motion animations.
- Tsai intentionally played with scale in the installation, referencing stop-motion animation techniques.
- Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 drew nearly 92,000 visitors and featured over 170 presentations.
- Perrotin's booth also featured works by artists including Takashi Murakami, Mr., and Emily Mae Smith.
Entities
Artists
- Lauren Tsai
- Mehdi Ghadyanloo
- Steph Huang
- Takashi Murakami
- Mr.
- Emi Kuraya
- Emily Mae Smith
- Danielle Orchard
- Lee Bae
- Makiko Kudo
- Astrid
Institutions
- Perrotin
- Art Basel
- IndieWire
- Vogue Hong Kong
- Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Locations
- Hong Kong
- Los Angeles
- United States