Charlotte, NC, October 10, 2025
News Summary
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte, NC, has announced a new exhibition, ‘Collection, Reframed: We Are Here, Beyond Vision.’ This innovative showcase, co-curated by artist Janet Biggs and choreographer Davian Robinson, aims to enhance artistic accessibility for individuals with visual impairments. Featuring over 60 works from renowned artists, the exhibition promotes alternative ways to experience art through sensory components. The opening celebration is set for July 12, 2025, highlighting an inclusive live performance.
Charlotte, NC – The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art has announced the unveiling of its innovative exhibition, “Collection, Reframed: We Are Here, Beyond Vision,” which will run from July 2 to September 22, 2025. The exhibition aims to offer inclusive artistic experiences by helping visitors explore alternative ways of experiencing art, particularly for those with visual impairments.
This groundbreaking exhibition is co-curated by New York-based artist Janet Biggs and Charlotte-based dancer and choreographer Davian Robinson, who is nearly blind. With the intention to challenge traditional accessibility perspectives in art and museums, the exhibition features over 60 pieces from the Bechtler Museum’s permanent collection that showcase the human form.
Highlighting renowned artists, the exhibition includes works from 20th-century masters such as Andy Warhol, Edgar Degas, Alberto Giacometti, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso. Through these distinguished pieces, the exhibition seeks to foster connections among individuals with visual impairments and encourage broader engagement with art.
The exhibition’s design incorporates multiple sensory components. Visitors can look forward to:
- “Hidden Within”: A four-channel video installation merging spatial audio elements and related visual components.
- “Contra Naturam”: A three-channel video installation that explores themes of ability and existence through contrasting visual narratives.
- “Data Sonification”: A sound installation that translates visual artworks by Maja Godlewska, Barbara Hepworth, and Pablo Picasso into auditory experiences.
- “Bechtler Walk”: An audio narrative capturing Robinson’s journey through the museum, intended to highlight the importance of sound in navigation.
- “We Are Here”: A 3D-printed book enhanced with augmented reality, designed to facilitate tactile interaction.
This exhibition is part of a broader initiative by the Bechtler Museum to engage with contemporary art practices and global narratives of modernism. To kick off the exhibition, an opening celebration will take place on July 12, 2025. The event will feature a live performance titled “Misregistration,” which emphasizes inclusive choreographic techniques and communication methods.
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art aims to rethink how museums can better serve diverse audiences and promote inclusion within the art community through this exhibition. By focusing on a multifaceted approach to art experience, the museum seeks to engage visitors from all walks of life and redefine traditional notions of artistic accessibility.
FAQ
What are the dates for the exhibition “Collection, Reframed: We Are Here, Beyond Vision”?
The exhibition will run from July 2 to September 22, 2025.
Who are the co-curators of the exhibition?
The exhibition is co-curated by New York-based artist Janet Biggs and Charlotte-based dancer and choreographer Davian Robinson, who is nearly blind.
What featured artists are included in the exhibition?
Featured artists include 20th-century masters such as Andy Warhol, Edgar Degas, Alberto Giacometti, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso.
What is the purpose of the exhibition?
The exhibition aims to open visitors’ eyes and ears to alternative ways of experiencing art, fostering connections among individuals with visual impairments, and encouraging broader engagement with art.
Key Features of the Exhibition
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Exhibition Dates | July 2 to September 22, 2025 |
| Co-Curators | Janet Biggs and Davian Robinson |
| Featured Artists | Andy Warhol, Edgar Degas, Alberto Giacometti, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso |
| Opening Celebration | July 12, 2025, featuring a live performance “Misregistration” |
| Key Installations | Includes “Hidden Within,” “Contra Naturam,” “Data Sonification,” “Bechtler Walk,” and “We Are Here” |
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- Charlotte Ledger: Bechtler Museum Collection Reframed Exhibition
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