At the National Art Education Association Conference this last week the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian launched a new feature for educators, with the first installment featuring artist Jeffrey Gibson, who has two works in the Nerman Museum’s permanent collection.

Note that in the About the Artist section, there is not just an artist bio and statement but also ‘Homeland and Culture’ and ‘Sources of Influence’ sections – take a look:

MORE COLORS THAN THE EYE CAN SEE: The Art of Jeffrey Gibson | The Art of Jeffrey Gibson

And – exciting sneak peek! We’ll have a couple more of Jeffrey’s punching bag sculptures on view in the Sport and Spectator exhibition this summer!

Jeffrey Gibson, American Girl, 2013, found punching bag, wool blanket, glass beads, steel studs, artificial sinew, tin jingles and chain, 43 x 16 x 16 in.