The Facts
On August 20, 2026, White Cube announced an exhibition by Josiah McElheny titled 'Instrument Object' at The Kitchen in New York, running from September 10 to November 7, 2026. The exhibition brings together sculpture, painting, installation and drawing created from 2014 to 2026, many of which have not been previously exhibited in New York. McElheny aims to translate music into visual form, transforming The Kitchen's space into an immersive installation of image, sound, motion and light. The works pay homage to 20th and 21st century musicians including Pauline Oliveros, Lucia Dlugoszewski, Julius Eastman, John Cage, Milford Graves, David Grubbs, Big Mama Thornton, Joe McPhee, Wes Montgomery and Sun Ra.
The Signal
This exhibition signals McElheny's continued foray into translating musical structures into visual and spatial experiences, expanding beyond his signature glass sculptures. It consolidates a decade of works on paper and installation into a single immersive environment, suggesting a comprehensive survey of his cross-disciplinary practice. For collectors and curators, the show offers a rare view of McElheny's engagement with avant-garde composers and his ability to merge sensory modalities, reinforcing his position within contemporary installation art.
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- Artists: Josiah McElheny
- People: Pauline Oliveros, Lucia Dlugoszewski, Julius Eastman, John Cage, Milford Graves, David Grubbs, Big Mama Thornton, Joe McPhee, Wes Montgomery, Sun Ra
- Galleries: White Cube, Corbett vs. Dempsey
- Museums: The Kitchen
- Locations: New York
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