Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me / The Broad Museum
- LA Art Documents
- Jul 21
- 1 min read
Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me
The Broad Museum
May 10 - September 28, 2025
Video by L.A. Art Documents
Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me is a kaleidoscopic special exhibition filled with vibrant colors, intricate beadwork, towering sculptures, and powerful storytelling, all reflecting the artist’s radical vision for a future in which all people are seen, accepted, and loved. The show comes to The Broad directly from the 60th Venice Biennale (2024), one of the most prestigious exhibitions of visual art in the world, where Gibson made history as the first Indigenous artist to represent the United States with a solo show at the US Pavilion.
Gibson’s practice celebrates individuals and communities who have maintained their dignity and traditions in impossible circumstances, centering the resilience present in the legacies of Indigenous makers. He juxtaposes a variety of texts, from foundational legal documents to quotes from civil rights activists to pop song lyrics, combining American, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ histories with references to popular subcultures, literature, and global artistic traditions.
Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me is Gibson’s first solo museum show in Southern California. The exhibition borrows its title from the Oglala Lakota poet Layli Long Soldier’s poem “Ȟe Sápa,” which contemplates Indigeneity, identity, and place using a playful geometric format. Across prismatic murals, bold paintings and sculptures, and an electrifying video installation, Gibson honors the multiplicity of identity.
