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Sarah Morris Presents New Paintings and Films on Corporate Power at White Cube London

exhibition · 2026-04-13

From March 11 to May 9, 2026, White Cube in London will showcase Sarah Morris's exhibition titled 'Snow Leopards and Skyscrapers.' This display includes paintings and two films that delve into the influence of capital, data, and spectacle on modern existence. Among the artworks are 'Black Rock' (2025) and 'JP Morgan' (2025), which utilize geometric accuracy and glossy paint to symbolize corporate dominance. The films featured are 'Midtown' (1998), which captures Midtown Manhattan, and 'Chris Rock' (2025), which highlights the comedian's early years. The exhibition's name alludes to Peter Matthiessen's 1978 quest for snow leopards, recontextualized within urban environments. Morris, a UK native born in 1967, currently resides in New York and has a prominent exhibition history in major museums.

Key facts

  • Exhibition runs from March 11 to May 9, 2026
  • Held at White Cube, 25–26 Mason's Yard, London
  • Features new paintings and two films: 'Midtown' (1998) and 'Chris Rock' (2025)
  • Paintings focus on multinational corporations like Johnson & Johnson and JP Morgan
  • Film 'Midtown' was first shown at Museum Ludwig in Cologne
  • Liam Gillick composed the soundtrack for 'Midtown'
  • Morris uses readymade gloss paint as her primary medium
  • Exhibition title references Peter Matthiessen's 1978 book

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  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • New York
  • United States
  • Cologne
  • Germany
  • Manhattan
  • 42nd Street
  • Times Square
  • Nepal
  • Dolpo region
  • Baltimore
  • Downtown New York

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