Zaha Hadid's Radical Process Explored at LUMA Arles
A decade after Zaha Hadid's death, LUMA Arles presents an exhibition drawn from the Hans Ulrich Obrist Archives, foregrounding her method of thinking through dialogue, drawing, and speculation. The show, installed in Frank Gehry's tower, features rare archival materials including early calligraphic paintings, notebooks, and previously unseen interviews. It traces Hadid's engagement with the Russian avant-garde and her influence on contemporary urbanism, positioning her practice as a continuous horizon rather than a fixed legacy. The exhibition runs from 1 May 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Key facts
- Exhibition marks a decade since Zaha Hadid's passing
- Part of the Hans Ulrich Obrist Archives at LUMA Arles
- Installed in Frank Gehry's tower
- Includes early calligraphic paintings, notebooks, and unseen interviews
- Highlights Hadid's dialogue with Obrist that began in the late 1990s
- Focuses on Hadid's use of abstraction, geometry, and layered perspectives
- Runs from 1 May 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Location: LUMA Arles, France
Entities
Artists
- Zaha Hadid
- Frank Gehry
- Hans Ulrich Obrist
Institutions
- LUMA Arles
- Hans Ulrich Obrist Archives
Locations
- Arles
- France