Jeffrey Gibson's The Spirits Are Laughing flag. Courtesy Aspen Art Museum
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On Aug. 3, Jeffrey Gibson showcases his performance, titled “The Spirits Are Laughing.” Gibson’s work references various aesthetic and material histories of indigenous cultures, including his own, as well as modern subcultures. The performance features 15 color guard performers twirling flags designed by Gibson, along with a speaking performance at Anderson Park Meadow located on the Aspen Institute’s campus.
