they are witty and transform themselves in order to guide us (2025)

Des Moines Art Center Jeffrey Gibson, an interdisciplinary artist, curator, and convener celebrated for his work in painting, installation, video, and performance, drew upon Indigenous kinship philosophies to create nashoba holba / wayaha / coyote . A testament to the importance and intelligence of the animal kingdom, the sculpture invites viewers to consider what animals have endured, and the…