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art-and-design1 year ago•1 min saved

"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.

via The New York Times|

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culture2 years ago•6 min saved

Hmong New Year Celebrations in the US: Honoring Ancestors, Passing on Traditions

Hmong Americans celebrate the "Noj Peb Caug" or new year, a spiritual celebration that involves rituals to connect with ancestral spirits and seek protection from good spirits. Many younger Hmong have not learned the spiritual significance of these traditions, prompting community leaders to educate the younger generation to preserve their cultural heritage. The majority of Hmong in the United States are animists, believing in the presence of spirits throughout the physical world. The Hmong Cultural Center and individual families are working to pass down these traditions and customs to future generations.

via PBS NewsHour|

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