Lisson Gallery Has Initiated Representation of Mira Schendel
The gallery has begun co-representing the late artist's estate alongside Sao Paulo's Gomide & Co.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Fine Art
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Lisson Gallery has announced global co-representation of the Estate of Mira Schendel, deepening a historical bond that began in 1968. Additionally, the Dia Art Foundation has acquired the installation Still Waves of Probability with support from Ken Griffin.
Why it matters
The partnership highlights the lasting legacy of the Swiss-Brazilian artist, whose influence continues to shape contemporary fine art rosters and major institutional collections.
Mira Schendel lived from 1919 to 1988 and was the subject of a landmark retrospective at the Tate Modern in 2013. The gallery reached this agreement following a decade of visits to Sao Paulo by Alex Logsdail.
The players
Mira Schendel
She was a prominent Swiss-Brazilian artist who lived from 1919 to 1988.
Lisson Gallery
This is a contemporary art gallery based in London that maintains a global roster of artists.
Dia Art Foundation
This is a non-profit organization that commissions and supports major art installations and collections.
Ken Griffin
He is an American hedge fund manager and financier who supported the recent acquisition of the installation Still Waves of Probability.
Gomide & Co
This is a gallery based in Sao Paulo that is partnering with Lisson Gallery to represent the Estate of Mira Schendel.
The details
Lisson Gallery will integrate the artist's work into upcoming programming, including a group exhibition in November 2026 and a 2027 survey of her works on paper in New York. The move stems from the institution's long-standing relationship with the artist and her significant impact on their roster.
Timeline
Mira Schendel first exhibited at Lisson Gallery in 1968.
A major retrospective of the artist was held at Tate Modern in 2013.
Luxembourg + Co will open the Mira Schendel: In Transit exhibition on 12 October 2026.
Lisson Gallery will feature the artist in a group exhibition in November 2026.
A survey of the artist's works on paper is scheduled for 2027 in New York.
Industry Dynamics
This partnership reflects the ongoing institutional and commercial efforts to cement the legacy of mid-century artists within the global contemporary market. It underscores how major galleries seek to curate historical depth while simultaneously driving museum-level interest in their estates.
Collectors and art enthusiasts can look forward to increased exhibition access, including a survey of her works on paper planned for 2027. These developments will likely improve the public visibility of Schendel's body of work in major international galleries.
The takeaway
The co-representation of estates between major galleries and local partners is a growing trend that bridges historical artistic records with global market accessibility. Investors and fans should monitor upcoming exhibition schedules to track how these partnerships impact the artist's valuation and market exposure.
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