The Facts
On September 28, 2026, White Cube announced a solo presentation of new paintings and works on paper by Ilana Savdie at Frieze London 2026. The booth, D21 at The Regent's Park, runs October 14–18, 2026, and places Savdie in dialogue with works by Hans Bellmer, Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Willem de Kooning, Marlene Dumas, Gustav Klimt, Maria Lassnig, Egon Schiele, and Yves Tanguy. Savdie, born in 1986 and based in Brooklyn, works in acrylic, oil, and beeswax, exploring themes of performance, excess, resistance, and transgression. White Cube said the presentation positions her within a multigenerational lineage of artists investigating the psychological and material boundaries of the body.
The Signal
The booth is a clear signal of White Cube's commitment to Savdie's market trajectory, aligning her with canonical figures whose body-focused works are consistently sought after. For collectors, the curated dialogue reinforces the gallery's case for her long-term value. It also illustrates how major fairs have become venues for narrative-driven presentations that shape an artist's critical and commercial standing.
- Artists: Ilana Savdie, Hans Bellmer, Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Salvador Dalí, Willem de Kooning, Marlene Dumas, Leonor Fini, Gustav Klimt, Maria Lassnig, Egon Schiele, Yves Tanguy
- Galleries: White Cube
- Locations: London
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