Critique of 'New Humans' Exhibition at New Museum Overlooks Technological Body Politics

A review by Michelle Santiago Cortés published on ArtReview.com on April 10, 2026 criticizes the exhibition 'New Humans' at the recently reopened New Museum. The review argues that the exhibition fails to address a fundamental distinction in our technological era: the difference between bodies that are contained and those that design the containers. Cortés contends that this oversight represents a missed opportunity to engage with critical issues surrounding embodiment and control in contemporary technology. The exhibition is presented as part of the New Museum's programming following its reopening, though specific dates for the show are not provided. The critique focuses on conceptual shortcomings rather than individual artworks or artists featured in the exhibition. The review appears in ArtReview's digital platform, positioning it within contemporary art discourse. No direct quotes from curators or artists are included in the provided excerpt. The analysis suggests the exhibition's thematic approach lacks necessary nuance regarding power dynamics in technological systems.