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5 exhibitions not to miss this year at Charlotte’s largest art museum
Charlotte, North Carolina (March 25, 2025) — The Mint Museum is set to present a dynamic series of exhibitions throughout 2025 and beyond, celebrating a wide range of art, culture, and design. With something for a myriad of interests, these upcoming shows explore transformative art, timeless traditions, and cultural journeys. Here’s a glimpse of what’s upcoming at The Mint Museum.
Annie Leibovitz, Bruce Springsteen on tour, Paris, 2016. Photo courtesy of the artist ©Annie Leibovitz.
ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
Special ticketed exhibition: $10, plus museum admission
April 27–August 31, 2025
Mint Museum Uptown
Some images don’t just capture a moment—they define an era. Annie Leibovitz has photographed the world’s most iconic figures, from Hollywood legends to world leaders, shaping the way we see culture, fame, and history. Now, her extraordinary work comes to The Mint Museum with the exhibition ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK. Known for her signature ability to capture intimacy and personality, Leibovitz’s images feature a remarkable roster of artists, musicians, politicians, athletes, and other influential figures. Visitors will enjoy the exhibition in an engaging dual format, with prints on paper complemented by cutting-edge digital tower displays. This special ticketed exhibition is a must-see for fans of photography and celebrity culture.
Einar (Mexican, 1963–) and Jamex (Mexican, 1960–) de la Torre. “Oxymodern (Aztec Calendar),” 2002, blown-glass, mixed-media wall installation, 120 x 120 x 12 in. Courtesy of the Cheech Marin Collection and Riverside Art Museum.
Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective
June 7–September 21, 2025
Mint Museum Uptown
Celebrating the 30-year creative journey of internationally renowned artists and brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre, Collidoscope showcases their remarkable and ebullient works in glass, mixed-media sculpture, and lenticular prints. The exhibition highlights their unique experiences as binational artists living in California and Mexico and features an exciting mix of cultural commentary and striking visuals. Visitors will encounter key moments in Mexican history interwoven with pop culture, global art and religion, feminism, and more. The exhibition will include bilingual labels and a gallery soundtrack. Organized by The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture, with support from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino, it is a must-see exhibition for anyone who loves glass work and cultural commentary with a side of visual satire.
Víctor Rivera Mercado (Puerto Rican, 1958–). El Velorio de los Tres Santos Reyes (The
Vigil for the Three Kings), 2019?, painted wood. Toste-Mediavilla collection, 294
Art of Devotion: The Santos de Palo Tradition of Puerto Rico
August 2, 2025–July 5, 2026
Mint Museum Randolph
Art of Devotion is a first-of-its-kind exhibition in the continental United States to feature the centuries-old Puerto Rican tradition of santos de palo, or wood carvings of Catholic saints. The art form embodies the religious, multi-ethnic, and multicultural composition of the Puerto Rican people. The exhibition is drawn entirely from the extensive santos collection of Nitza Mediavilla Piñero and Francisco Toste Santana, who recently moved to Charlotte, North Carolina from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Traditionally made from tree branches or roots, these sculptures created for domestic worship were first created by rural farmers to express their faith and gratitude for a divine blessing. Today’s carvers have expanded the santos de palo subject matter to include pop culture figures—from politicians to rappers—reflecting the impact these figures have on contemporary life. The exhibition features over 150 pristine examples of santos from the 16th century through the early 20th century and will include bilingual labels and an interactive touchscreen, enhancing engagement and offering an accessible cultural experience.
Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
September 20, 2025–January 4, 2026
Mint Museum Randolph
This one is for the sneakerheads! Featuring around 60 shoe designs, Future Now explores how this shoe has evolved from functional footwear to glam runway designs and a cultural phenomenon. Exhibition highlights include the self-lacing Nike MAG (first conceived for the movie Back to the Future Part II), digitally designed and 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather and reclaimed ocean plastics, virtual footwear, and footwear created for the metaverse. Featuring works from designers including Salehe Bembury and Zaha Hadid, and the Nike ISPA (Improvise. Scavenge. Protect. Adapt.) Collection, and many more, the exhibition delves into how new materials, designs, and sustainability are transforming the way we think about shoes. The exhibition is organized by the Bata Shoe Museum in partnership with American Federation of the Arts, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack of the Bata Shoe Museum.
Renaissance, Romanticism, and Rebellion: European Art from the Smith Naifeh Collection
October 11, 2025–February 22, 2026
Mint Museum Uptown
This large-scale survey exhibition draws from the Smith-Naifeh collection in South Carolina, featuring a diverse range of paintings and sculpture created between the early 16th and early 20th centuries. Renaissance, Romanticism, and Rebellion showcases the contributions of artists who worked during times of political and social upheaval, offering viewers a chance to explore both the enduring academic traditions of the time and the revolutionary moments that shaped more adventurous forms of art.
More about these exhibitions and other programs and installations is available at mintmuseum.org.
Ticket Information
Admission to The Mint Museum exhibition is free for members and children ages 4 and younger, and students in grades K-12, plus college art students; $15 for adults; $10 for seniors ages 65 and older; and $10 for college students with ID. For museum hours, visit mintmuseum.org.
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