Nicole Eisenman Debuts Ten New Works at Sadie Coles HQ, London
From 23 September to 21 November 2026, Sadie Coles HQ in London showcases ten new pieces by Nicole Eisenman. These artworks delve into the boundaries of representation, focusing on the interplay of bodies, scales, and vision. In Orgy, intertwined figures evoke a sense of closeness and tension. Togetherers juxtaposes abstract shapes with vibrant hues. The Waiter challenges traditional proportions by situating a waiter alongside Stonehenge and a galaxy, thus removing any sense of hierarchy. Lissy on a Night Without Cloud investigates perception as a figure observes a star through an optical device. Collectively, these pieces illustrate a progression: Orgy amplifies presence, The Waiter disrupts scale, and Lissy highlights perceptual mediation. Interpretations are enriched by Gilles Deleuze's notion of the virtual, while Julian Bell and Dennis Kardon provide analysis of Eisenman's work.
Key facts
- Ten new works by Nicole Eisenman are shown at Sadie Coles HQ on Savile Row, London
- The exhibition runs from 23 September to 21 November 2026
- Orgy is articulated across multiple canvases with densely overlapping figures and no dominant center
- The Waiter juxtaposes a waiter with Stonehenge and a swirling galaxy, destabilizing proportion
- Lissy on a Night Without Cloud depicts a figure observing a star through an optical instrument
- Gilles Deleuze's concept of the virtual is invoked as an interpretive key, not as a direct influence
- Julian Bell wrote The Must-Also-Haves and Dennis Kardon wrote Paint Queer, Gender Fluid, Meaning Ambiguous
- Philip Guston, Max Beckmann, James Ensor and George Grosz are cited as comparative coordinates
Entities
Artists
- Nicole Eisenman
- Gilles Deleuze
- Julian Bell
- Dennis Kardon
- Philip Guston
- Max Beckmann
- James Ensor
- George Grosz
Institutions
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Savile Row
- Stonehenge