1. “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me” at the Broa
    Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out | “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me" at the Broad
  2. “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me” at the Broa
    Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out | “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me" at the Broad
  3. “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me” at the Broa
    Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out | “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me" at the Broad
  4. “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me” at the Broa
    Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out | “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me" at the Broad
  5. “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me” at the Broa
    Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out | “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me" at the Broad
  6. “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me” at the Broa
    Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out | “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me" at the Broad
  7. “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me” at the Broa
    Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out | “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me" at the Broad

Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me

  • Art, Contemporary art
  • The Broad, Downtown
  • Recommended
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Time Out says

This special exhibition at the Broad makes its way to Downtown L.A. from the 2024 Venice Biennale—and Angelenos should consider themselves lucky that such a remarkable display has set up stateside. Jeffrey Gibson became the first Indigenous artist to represent the United States with a solo exhibition at the Italian art event, and this adaptation of that show, “the space in which to place me,” assembles 30-plus pieces of geometrically-patterned paintings and glass bead–adorned sculptures into the first-floor galleries of the Broad.

Born in Colorado with tribal roots in the Southeast U.S., Gibson explores Indigenous identity as well as queer history by fusing pop music lyrics and foundational American documents into psychedelic statements on belonging, history and oppression; the Declaration of Independence’s “we hold these truths to be self-evident…” line—but not “all men are created equal”—is spelled out across brilliantly saturated beads that’ve been affixed to a literal punching bag. But this is ultimately a joyous show, an inclusive celebration of survival, resilience and empowerment that pays tribute to histories of resistance and looks optimistically forward.

Unlike the rest of the otherwise free museum, you’ll need to buy a $15 ticket to see Gibson’s exhibition. And while it’s absolutely worth the price, you can save by taking advantage of free admission on Thursday evenings after 5pm. Expect an accompanying slate of performances, talks and workshops, as well.

Details

Address
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles
90012
Price:
$15
Opening hours:
Tue, Wed, Fri 11am–5pm; Thu 11am–8pm; Sat, Sun 10am–6pm

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