"Ancestral Spirits: Jeffrey Gibson's Sculptures Adorn Met Facade"

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced its 2025 art commissions, featuring sculptures by artist Jeffrey Gibson and a roof garden installation by Jennie C. Jones. Gibson, known for infusing abstract works with queer and native themes, will create four weatherproof sculptures of ancestral spirit figures to adorn the museum's facade, translating delicate structures of beadwork, textiles, and paint. The sculptures will be on display from September 2025 through May 2026, offering a unique exploration of Indigenous heritage, abstraction, and popular cultures.