Eunjo Lee - When the Void Gazes Back

Inspired by the V&A’s historic Buddhist art collection, the new commission by Eunjo Lee creates a future world the growing agency of AI and its use of data can disrupt spiritual awakenings and non-human consciousness. 

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  • Saturday, 12 September 2026 – Sunday, 18 October 2026

  • V&A South Kensington

  • Free

+44 (0)20 7942 2000

  • Saturday, 12 September – Sunday, 18 October 2026

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL

  • Europe 1600-1815, Room 4, The Globe

  • Free event

By fusing ancient heritage with contemporary technology, the installation asks questions about our relationship with non-human consciousness and spiritual truths 
 
Through a digitally sculpted film, Lee delves into concepts of Zen, karma andimpermanence rooted in Buddhism, reframing digital, shamanistic deities as ever-changing cosmic worlds within themselves. The deities also come alive as sculptures that are partially 3D printed from recycled clay. They are embedded with interactive design elements that invite audiences into an interactive and reflective dialogue.  

Eunjo Lee, an artist and filmmaker based in London and Seoul, is known for utilising gaming-graphics software to build complex worlds. 
 
Artistic collaborators include Josef Stöger (Digital Ceramics),  Kiryung Arrddon Nam (Interactive Development), Gunho Hyun (Music), Harry Charlton (Sound Design), Steph Hartop (Voiceover) 
 
Curated by Carrie Chan. Produced by Faunsia Tucker 
 
 
Part of V&A x LDF 2026 
#LDF26 

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Header image: When the Void Gazes Back (digital render, 2026), Eunjo Lee