White Cube presents visionary works at Art Basel Paris

White Cube ascends the steps of the Grand Palais this October to present an exquisite curation of contemporary vision, one that speaks to the gallery’s unwavering commitment to championing artists of profound cultural significance. Booth B34 becomes a sanctuary of artistic exploration, where canvas, bronze and textile converge in a harmonious celebration of human creativity and expression.

Tracey Emin’s ‘You Were Part of Me’ emerges as a luminous centrepiece, its painterly intensity resonating with the artist’s debut solo exhibition opening concurrently at White Cube Paris. Simultaneously, three monumental bronze sculptures by Emin grace the Parvis des Droits de l’Homme, establishing an extraordinary dialogue between interior and exterior spaces across the city.

Ibrahim Mahama’s textile and metal work ‘Nyamuthia’ introduces a richly textured dimension, its materiality speaking to the artist’s major solo exhibition launching at Fondation Cartier in 2026. The artist himself will engage in conversation with curator Aby Gaye Duparc at the Grand Palais, offering profound insights into the conceptual frameworks underpinning his practice.

Louise Giovanelli’s ‘Eleausis’ commands attention with its sculptural eloquence, previewing the comprehensive body of work destined for her forthcoming exhibition at White Cube Mason’s Yard in London. The piece exemplifies Giovanelli’s sophisticated interrogation of form and presence.

Marguerite Humeau’s ‘Venus of Planina, A 37-year old female human has ingested an olm’s brain’ presents a provocative sculptural meditation, its conceptual audacity reflecting the artist’s nomination for the Turner Prize. The work invites contemplation of mythology, biology and the boundaries of artistic inquiry.

Suleman Aqeel Khilji’s ‘Spectator’, a striking new painting by this London based artist, celebrates his recent entrance into the White Cube family, following a triumphant debut exhibition at White Cube Paris. The canvas radiates an assured maturity and commanding presence.

Georg Baselitz’s gold paintings, ‘Große schwarze Volksflügel’ and ‘Gold ohne Hemd’, occupy a place of particular poignancy within the presentation. Created in 2025, these monumental works rank among the artist’s final creations, their resplendent surfaces harbouring the accumulated wisdom of a transformative artistic legacy.

The booth exists as a testament to White Cube’s enduring role as custodian of artistic excellence, presenting works that challenge, illuminate and elevate the discourse surrounding contemporary creation.

Imagery courtesy of White Cube (@whitecube).