Bex McCharen: How the Water Remembers Us

May 6-27, 2027
Tuesday - Sunday
10am-4pm
Free
Sanger Gallery

Opens Thursday, May 6, 6-8pm

About the Exhibition

Combining video, holographics, textile, and installation works, Bex McCharen draws visitors into South Florida waterways as spaces of memory, transformation, and collective care. Against a backdrop of the erasure of queer and trans histories, the exhibition presents personal stories and collective memories, honoring persistence, belonging, survival, and change between South Florida and the Keys.

First Thursday Open House

Thursday, May 6, 6-8pm

About the Artist

Currently based in Miami, Bex McCharen (they/them) is an interdisciplinary artist, fashion designer and founder of the inclusive fashion label Chromat.

Also on view May 6-27, 2027

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  • First Thursday is The Studios’ monthly exhibition opening and community gathering. Join us on the first Thursday of the month from October through June from 6–8pm to explore new exhibitions, meet artists, enjoy drinks and conversation, and experience The Studios after hours.

  • Our galleries are open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am–4pm, unless otherwise noted. Admission to our exhibitions is always free.

  • Absolutely. Supporting local artists is central to our mission. Key West and Florida Keys artists are represented throughout our exhibition season alongside artists from across the country and around the world.

  • Our exhibition spaces are located at The Studios of Key West at 533 Eaton Street in Old Town Key West. Individual exhibition pages identify the specific gallery where each show is installed.

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  • Yes. Many works presented in our galleries are available for purchase. Availability and pricing are listed with each exhibition or can be provided by The Studios staff.

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