Portals, Pathways, and the Space Between Us is a traveling pop-up exhibition exploring place-making, identity, and Kentucky’s layered histories through the lens of the Ohio River. Curated by Sso-Rha Kang in collaboration with KADIST, the exhibition features global and regional artists and will appear at six venues across Kentucky. Each site integrates local voices and unique installations, offering an evolving, immersive experience.

At Bernheim, the exhibition comes alive at L+A+N+D, where many installations will be illuminated for a rare and unforgettable night experience. We are also excited to feature cellist Nora Barton as Bernheim’s regional artist addition to the exhibition. Recently returned to Kentucky after 15 years in Chicago’s dynamic music scene, Barton creates ethereal, experimental soundscapes that highlight the transformative power of music.

Featured Works  

• Sora Kim’s Turtle Walk (2010) follows two performers moving through a dense urban landscape, their bodies obscured by large white disks as they navigate brick and concrete pathways.  

• Katinka Bock’s Couler un tas de pierres (2007) presents a quiet boat drifting down a wooded river, carrying a mound of rocks in a mysterious meditation on stillness and movement.  

• Britni Bicknaver and Brianna Kelly’s River Gaze (2024) layers sounds of rushing water, barges, and canoes into a cinematic score originally composed for the Ohio River.