From bedrotting to erotic art by Lucy Liu, these artists know about being lonely

Published: July 2026 | Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

So many people around the world are lonely. But how do you capture the feeling? A new exhibition brings together 11 artists, including Lucy Liu, to make you less lonely.

In 2018, the United Kingdom became the first country in the world to appoint a Minister for Loneliness. And while this prompted numerous headlines and think pieces around the world — redoubled when Japan followed suit in 2021 — the move makes perfect... [8003 chars]