Museum of the Moving Image Presents Exhibition on Medical Imaging and Artistic Practice
The Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York, is hosting 'Overexposed: Art, Technology, and the Body' from March 14, 2026, to January 3, 2027. Curated by Sonia Shechet Epstein, the exhibition examines how artists have utilized medical imaging technologies like X-rays, MRI scans, and ultrasounds to explore themes of identity, normativity, and bodily representation. Featuring approximately 40 works, the show includes pieces by Barbara Hammer, Ana Mendieta, and Agnes Questionmark, alongside historical artifacts that trace the evolution of imaging tools. The presentation investigates the intersection of artistic expression with scientific innovation, highlighting how these technologies have reshaped perceptions of the human form.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Overexposed: Art, Technology, and the Body' runs from March 14, 2026, to January 3, 2027
- Located at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York
- Curated by Sonia Shechet Epstein, the museum's curator of science and technology
- Includes around 40 artworks and historical items featuring medical imaging technologies
- Explores how artists have engaged with X-rays, MRI scans, and other diagnostic tools
Entities
Artists
- Barbara Hammer
- Ana Mendieta
- Agnes Questionmark
- Theo Jean Cuthand
- Ruth Cuthand
- Anna Kipervaser
- Liz Magic Laser
- Donald Rodney
- Courtney Stephens
- Véréna Paravel
- Lucien Castaing-Taylor
Institutions
- Museum of the Moving Image
Locations
- Queens, New York
- Astoria, NY