The 2026 Gwangju Biennale has announced its full artist list for the upcoming edition titled "You Must Change Your Life." Led by artistic director Ho Tzu Nyen with curators Che Kyongfa, Park Gahee, and Brian Kuan Wood, the biennial will run from September 5 to November 15 and features 43 artists and groups, including Matthew Barney, Lygia Clark, Tehching Hsieh, Saodat Ismailova, and Lu Yang.
The announcement solidifies the Gwangju Biennale's position as a major international contemporary art event, known for its politically engaged and experimental programming. The inclusion of diverse artists from Asia and beyond, along with community-based groups like Volcanoes of Jeju and Heo Baekryeon (Gwangju Agricultural Technical High School), underscores the biennial's commitment to expanding the boundaries of art and engaging with local and global contexts.