Choctaw artist Jeffrey Gibson is first Native American to represent the US solo at Venice Biennale
VENICE. Italy (AP) — Jeffrey Gibson’s takeover of the U.S. pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale contemporary art show is a celebration of color, pattern and craft, which is immediately evident on approaching the bright red facade decorated by a colorful clash of geometry and a foreground dominated by a riot of gigantic red podiums.
Gibson, a Mississippi Choctaw with Cherokee descent, is the first Native American to represent the United States solo at the Venice Biennale, the world’s oldest contemporary art show. For context, the last time Native American artists were included was in 1932.
Gibson, 52, accepts the weight of the honor, but he prefers to focus on how his participation can forge greater inclusion going forward. Inclusion of overlooked communities is a key message of the main Biennale exhibition, titled “Stranieri Ovunque -- Strangers Everywhere,” which runs in tandem with around 90 national pavilions from April 20-Nov. 24.
Related articles
- Mark Wahlberg's latest film will be flying into theaters this fall, with Lionsgate setting an Octobe2024-05-21
Federation Helps Women Better Understand Laws
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-21Offices Help Mediate Family Disputes
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-21Strengthening Protection of Children's Rights, Interests
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-21JoJo Siwa goes wild: Karma singer accused of getting drunk at Disney World after turning 21
Jojo Siwa was seen celebrating her 21st birthday with friends at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lak2024-05-21'Family Affairs Investigators' Help Residents Resolve Marital, Family Disputes
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-21
atest comment