South African artist Cinga Samson’s exhibition of new paintings is titled ‘Ukuphuthelwa’, an isiXhosa word in the artist’s native language that translates as ‘unable to sleep’. Unlike the English word ‘insomnia’, the isiXhosa term carries no negative connotation and accordingly, for Samson, sleeplessness is not a condition to be cured but a state of spiritual alertness, a sensitivity that deepens in the dark.
Upcoming New York Exhibitions
David Hammons and Jannis Kounellis
1 May – 13 June 2026
White Cube presents an exhibition of works by American artist David Hammons (b.1943) and the late Greek-Italian artist Jannis Kounellis (1936–2017), marking the first two-person exhibition of their work in over 30 years.
Sara Flores
25 June – 14 August 2026
White Cube New York is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Shipibo-Konibo artist Sara Flores (b. 1950, Tambomayo, Peru) in summer 2026.
Flores is recognised locally and internationally for her masterful Kené, an ancient medium that is central to the artistic expression and cultural heritage of the Shipibo-Konibo people. Created with materials sourced from the Amazon, including trees, botanicals and wild cotton, her works are produced with her daughters, as part of a tradition passed down matriarchally through generations.
10 September – October 2026
In September, an exhibition by Danh Vo opens at White Cube New York, marking the artist’s return to the city following his acclaimed exhibition 'Take My Breath Away’ at the Guggenheim New York in 2018.
