Es Devlin's First Korean Solo Exhibition Opens at FUTURA SEOUL
Es Devlin is set to unveil her inaugural solo exhibition in South Korea at FUTURA SEOUL, commencing on 20th August 2026. Entitled '3rd Poem: Es Devlin, Come Home Again', the exhibition showcases over three decades of her contributions to visual art, performance, architecture, literature, and technology. Notable installations include Infinite Library, Mirror Maze, Line of Light, Screenshare, and Come Home Again, all emphasizing the concept of 'presence'. Devlin has designed stage settings for renowned artists such as Beyoncé and U2 and participated in the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. This exhibition is part of FUTURA SEOUL's 100 POEMS initiative, and it will also feature the Korean preview of her book, 'A Concise Atlas of Es Devlin'.
Key facts
- Es Devlin's first solo exhibition in Korea opens at FUTURA SEOUL on 20th August 2026.
- The exhibition is titled '3rd Poem: Es Devlin, Come Home Again'.
- It features installations: Infinite Library, Mirror Maze, Line of Light, Screenshare, and Come Home Again.
- Devlin has created stage environments for Beyoncé, U2, Adele, Kendrick Lamar, and The Weeknd.
- She worked on the London 2012 Olympic closing ceremony and the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
- The exhibition is the third chapter of FUTURA SEOUL's 100 POEMS programme.
- Previous chapters were by Refik Anadol and Anthony McCall.
- Devlin's publication 'A Concise Atlas of Es Devlin' will have its Korean preview.
- The publication includes conversations with Pharrell Williams, Bono, Brian Eno, and Carlo Rovelli.
- The exhibition runs until 17th January 2027.
Entities
Artists
- Es Devlin
- Beyoncé
- U2
- Adele
- Kendrick Lamar
- The Weeknd
- Refik Anadol
- Anthony McCall
- Pharrell Williams
- Bono
- Brian Eno
- Carlo Rovelli
- Dam Van Huynh
Institutions
- FUTURA SEOUL
- Royal Opera House
- London 2012 Olympic
- Super Bowl Halftime Show
Locations
- Seoul
- South Korea
- London
- United Kingdom