CORY REYNOLDS | DATE 2/7/2024

The Whitney Museum presents Jeffrey Gibson, Dyani White Hawk and Jenelle Porter on 'An Indigenous Present'

Wednesday, February 7 at 6:30 PM, the Whitney Museum of American Art presents An Indigenous Present editors Jeffrey Gibson and Jenelle Porter in conversation with contributing artist Dyani White Hawk and Whitney Director Scott Rothkopf. Tickets are required ($10; $8 students, seniors and members). Register here to attend in person. Register here to attend online.

Conceived by artist Jeffrey Gibson, An Indigenous Present features an intergenerational group of Indigenous North American artists, musicians, filmmakers, choreographers, architects, writers, photographers, designers and more, to reflect the diverse and expanding field of Indigenous creative practices.

ABOVE: A spread featuring work by Dana Claxton.

The discussion will explore Gibson’s motivations for making the book and how it was shaped by the contributing artists. Gibson and White Hawk will also speak about their individual practices and share their perspectives on the expanding field of art by Indigenous makers.

ABOVE: A spread featuring work by Beau Dick.

SPEAKERS

Jeffrey Gibson is an artist whose work draws on popular music, fashion, literature, cultural and critical theory, and his heritage. He will represent the U.S. at the 2024 Venice Biennale.

Dyani White Hawk (Sičangu Lakota) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Minneapolis.

Jenelle Porter is an independent curator and writer based in Los Angeles.

ABOVE: A spread featuring work by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith.

An Indigenous Present: A Conversation with Jeffrey Gibson, Dyani White Hawk, and Jenelle Porter
Wednesday, February 7: 6:30 PM
Whitney Museum of American Art
Floor 3, Theater and Online, via Zoom
99 Gansevoort Street
New York, NY 10014
In-person tickets here
Register to attend online here