White Cube Announces Rachel Kneebone's 'Metamorphoses' at Wallace Collection, London
The Facts
On July 13, 2026, White Cube announced that the Wallace Collection in London will present 'Metamorphoses', an exhibition of porcelain sculptures by Rachel Kneebone, running from September 23, 2026 to April 25, 2027. The show brings together nine works by the artist, including the new sculptures 'Bower' and 'Temple' (both 2026), created specifically for the exhibition. Displayed as a series of interventions throughout the museum, the pieces will be placed in dialogue with works by François Boucher and Jean Honoré Fragonard, among others. Kneebone described the Wallace Collection as a 'rich resource' and an honor to contribute to.
The Signal
The exhibition underscores Kneebone's growing institutional presence, following previous shows at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Noguchi Museum. For the Wallace Collection, it continues a program of contemporary interventions that includes past collaborations with artists such as Edmund de Waal. Collectors may view this as a validation of Kneebone's market, particularly for her large-scale porcelain works, which are labor-intensive and rare. The show also highlights the trend of historic houses and museums commissioning new works to refresh their narratives.
- Artists: Rachel Kneebone, François Boucher, Jean Honoré Fragonard
- Galleries: White Cube
- Museums: The Wallace Collection
- Locations: London
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