On the occasion of the Guggenheim New York’s exhibition Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers, Works & Process co-presents The Hikers, staged live under the direction of Rashid Johnson and choreographed by Claudia Schreier, featuring Martha Graham Dance Company dancers Lloyd Knight, Leslie Andrea Williams, and Pianist Aku Orraca-Tetteh on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30 and 8PM in the Guggenheim Rotunda, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/guggenheim/3515/event/1435189.

Originally conceived by Johnson 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 live 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 Johnson’s mid-career survey at the Guggenheim: Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers, which features The Hikers in its original film format.