Indigenous multimedia artist Jeffrey Gibson, a member of the Choctaw and Cherokee Nations of Mississippi, builds worlds gilded in a riot of color, alive with deep personal and cultural significance. Gibson was recently chosen to represent the United States in the 2024 Venice Biennale, what some call the “Olympics of Art.”
He’s also the subject of a special exhibition at KSU’s Zuckerman Museum of Art.
“Jeffrey Gibson: They Teach Love” is a collection of over 35 paintings and objects displayed courtesy of the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation. Through his vibrant works, he calls for both queer visibility and Indigenous empowerment.
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