On the occasion of the exhibition Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers at the Guggenheim Museum, Works & Process co-presents The Hikers, staged live under the direction of Rashid Johnson and choreographed by Claudia Schreier. Originally conceived as a film, The Hikers tells the story of two anxious travelers who cross paths and share an unexpected, profound connection for a fleeting moment.

For this special presentation, the work has been reimagined to be performed in the Guggenheim’s rotunda, amplifying the dialogue between movement, architecture, and Johnson’s expansive practice. The performance features Lloyd Knight and Leslie Andrea Williams, both acclaimed members of the Martha Graham Dance Company, with live piano accompaniment by composer and multi-instrumentalist, Aku Orraca-Tetteh. Aku Orraca-Tetteh is the pianist, harmonizer for Florence + Machine and frequent collaborator of Saul Williams, Santigold, TV On the Radio, and Bill T. Jones.

The evening includes a viewing of the exhibition Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers.

Photo: Rashid Johnson, The Hikers, Aspen Art Museum, 2019. Photo: Tony Prikryl