UPTOWN — The Mint Museum’s latest exhibition, “Untouched Masterpieces,” pushes the boundaries of artistic expression with a daring collection of entirely blank canvases, finally giving Charlotte residents the chance to pay for what they could see at Home Depot for free.
The exhibit, described by museum officials as “a radical commentary on perception and form,” is the work of renowned Dutch conceptual artist Jasper Langley, who, according to the press release, spent years not painting these pieces.
“Each canvas is a meditation on absence, a reflection of the modern artistic struggle,” said Jen Sudul Edwards, the Mint’s chief curator, who insisted that yes, this is the actual exhibit.
Public reaction has been mixed.
“I thought maybe they just hadn’t finished setting up yet. Then I saw the plaque,” said museum-goer Greg Timmons, staring at a completely blank canvas titled “Untitled #6.”
Despite the skepticism, museum officials remain confident in the exhibit’s impact.
“The beauty of this work is in its interpretation. The viewer completes the piece,” Edwards added, gesturing toward another unmarked canvas. “Untitled #5 is, by far, my favorite.”
“Untouched Masterpieces” runs through September 30, or until a local developer buys them to hang in the lobby of their luxury apartments.
