【Louis Vuitton】Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia Hosts Lu Yang's Solo Exhibition
Louis Vuitton is holding a solo exhibition by artist Lu Yang, titled "DOKU The Illusion," at Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia, coinciding with the 61st Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition. This event commemorates the 20th anniversary of Espace Louis Vuitton and the 10th anniversary of Fondation Louis Vuitton's "Hors-les-murs" program.
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DOKU THE ILLUSION, 2026 Video installation, colour, sound © Lu Yang
In conjunction with the 61st Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition, and to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Espace Louis Vuitton and the 10th anniversary of Fondation Louis Vuitton's "Hors-les-murs" (Beyond the Walls) program, Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia will host a solo exhibition titled "DOKU The Illusion" by Chinese-born artist Lu Yang, who is currently based in Japan.
Exhibition view at Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia, 2026, © Lu Yang, Photo Credit : Ludovica Arcero / Louis Vuitton
Lu Yang has established a unique presence in the international art scene through the creation of virtual worlds presented as immersive video installations. For this exhibition, Lu Yang has created an installation featuring original sculptures and video works, centered around the new video work "DOKU The Illusion," which is the fourth chapter of the narrative project "DOKU" series launched in 2019.
About Fondation Louis Vuitton
Fondation Louis Vuitton is an art institution dedicated to contemporary art and artists, as well as important 20th-century works that inspired them. Through its collections and exhibitions organized by the Fondation, it aims to serve the public interest and engage a wide audience. The magnificent building, designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, is already considered a landmark of 21st-century architecture, embodying the Fondation's innovative approach to promoting artistic development. Since its opening in October 2014, it has welcomed over 12 million visitors from France and around the world.
Fondation Louis Vuitton has actively pursued international initiatives, not only through its own projects but also in collaboration with public and private institutions. Key partnerships include the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow and the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg (for the "Icons of Modern Art. The Shchukin Collection" exhibition in 2016 and the "Morozov Collection" exhibition in 2021), the Museum of Modern Art in New York ("Being Modern: MoMA in Paris" exhibition), the Courtauld Institute of Art in London ("The Courtauld Gallery Collection: A Vision for Impressionism" exhibition), and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Baltimore Museum of Art (for the "Joan Mitchell" retrospective). Furthermore, the Fondation operates its unique "Hors-les-murs" program, showcasing works from its collection at Espace Louis Vuitton locations in Tokyo, Munich, Venice, Beijing, Seoul, and Osaka, with these exhibitions being freely accessible to all.
LU YANG
"DOKU THE ILLUSION" Exhibition
Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia
Calle del Ridotto 1351
30124 Venezia, Italia
Exhibition Period: May 8 (Fri) – October 4 (Sun)
Opening Hours: 10:30–19:00
Contact:
T 0120 00 1854
contact_jp@louisvuitton.com
#EspaceLV
#FondationLouisVuitton
In conjunction with the 61st Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition, and to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Espace Louis Vuitton and the 10th anniversary of Fondation Louis Vuitton's "Hors-les-murs" (Beyond the Walls) program, Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia will host a solo exhibition titled "DOKU The Illusion" by Chinese-born artist Lu Yang, who is currently based in Japan.
Exhibition view at Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia, 2026, © Lu Yang, Photo Credit : Ludovica Arcero / Louis Vuitton
Lu Yang has established a unique presence in the international art scene through the creation of virtual worlds presented as immersive video installations. For this exhibition, Lu Yang has created an installation featuring original sculptures and video works, centered around the new video work "DOKU The Illusion," which is the fourth chapter of the narrative project "DOKU" series launched in 2019.
About Fondation Louis Vuitton
Fondation Louis Vuitton is an art institution dedicated to contemporary art and artists, as well as important 20th-century works that inspired them. Through its collections and exhibitions organized by the Fondation, it aims to serve the public interest and engage a wide audience. The magnificent building, designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, is already considered a landmark of 21st-century architecture, embodying the Fondation's innovative approach to promoting artistic development. Since its opening in October 2014, it has welcomed over 12 million visitors from France and around the world.
Fondation Louis Vuitton has actively pursued international initiatives, not only through its own projects but also in collaboration with public and private institutions. Key partnerships include the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow and the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg (for the "Icons of Modern Art. The Shchukin Collection" exhibition in 2016 and the "Morozov Collection" exhibition in 2021), the Museum of Modern Art in New York ("Being Modern: MoMA in Paris" exhibition), the Courtauld Institute of Art in London ("The Courtauld Gallery Collection: A Vision for Impressionism" exhibition), and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Baltimore Museum of Art (for the "Joan Mitchell" retrospective). Furthermore, the Fondation operates its unique "Hors-les-murs" program, showcasing works from its collection at Espace Louis Vuitton locations in Tokyo, Munich, Venice, Beijing, Seoul, and Osaka, with these exhibitions being freely accessible to all.
LU YANG
"DOKU THE ILLUSION" Exhibition
Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia
Calle del Ridotto 1351
30124 Venezia, Italia
Exhibition Period: May 8 (Fri) – October 4 (Sun)
Opening Hours: 10:30–19:00
Contact:
T 0120 00 1854
contact_jp@louisvuitton.com
#EspaceLV
#FondationLouisVuitton