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Jeffrey Gibson POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT

On view through May 2026

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“Every time you turn around, there’s something to look at.”

Jeffrey Gibson’s “POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT” has been on view for nearly a month and we are still taking in every element of this vibrant exhibition.

Here, Gibson walks us through the exhibition in our Building 5 gallery and offers some insight into the planning and execution of the exhibition — a space that Gibson views as an invitation to other Indigenous creatives to contribute to a space where difference is not only considered, it is celebrated.

🎥: @luis____salazar

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“Every time you turn around, there’s something to look at.” Jeffrey Gibson’s “POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT” has been on view for nearly a month and we are still taking in every element of this vibrant exhibition. Here, Gibson walks us through the exhibition in our Building 5 gallery and offers some insight into the planning and execution of the exhibition — a space that Gibson views as an invitation to other Indigenous creatives to contribute to a space where difference is not only considered, it is celebrated. 🎥: @luis____salazar

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This coming Sunday, December 1 our outdoor exhibitions close for the season, including Michael Oatman`s obsessive airstream trailer "All Utopias Fell" (pictured), Stephen Vitietllo`s audiovisual exploration "All Those Vanished Engines," and Anselm Kiefer`s monumental B15 exhibition. Don`t miss your chance to explore these immersive gems for the last time this year!

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This coming Sunday, December 1 our outdoor exhibitions close for the season, including Michael Oatman's obsessive airstream trailer "All Utopias Fell" (pictured), Stephen Vitietllo's audiovisual exploration "All Those Vanished Engines," and Anselm Kiefer's monumental B15 exhibition. Don't miss your chance to explore these immersive gems for the last time this year!

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The Kasambwe Brothers are wrapping up their MASS MoCA residency in Studio 9, recording their first studio album in collaboration with @henhousestudios !

Check out these behind the scenes photos (taken by Joe Aidonidis and Ryan Harper) of their time on campus and stay tuned for updates on the album’s release!

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The Kasambwe Brothers are wrapping up their MASS MoCA residency in Studio 9, recording their first studio album in collaboration with @henhousestudios ! Check out these behind the scenes photos (taken by Joe Aidonidis and Ryan Harper) of their time on campus and stay tuned for updates on the album’s release!

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Today, in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, we’re highlighting Tourmaline’s celebration of trans pasts, presents, and futures “Atlantic Is a Sea of Bones,” commissioned by Visual Aids and currently on view in Like Magic.

In the film, legendary performer Egyptt LaBeija gazes from a rooftop over the Chelsea Piers — a place that was simultaneously a place of connection for Black and trans people like herself throughout the ‘80s and a site of historical atrocities as a port during the transatlantic slave trade a century earlier.

Over a synth-based score by Geo Wyex that sounds like the clinking of stage jewelry, LaBeija then communes with a younger version of herself. The two dance around each other in an intergenerational swirl, connecting the fraught pasts and presents that LaBeija carries in her body in a kaleidoscope of color and connection.

The film closes with LaBeija extending her arm upwards over the same rooftop that opens it. Inserting her body into the skyline of the city that shaped her and that she shaped in return, LaBeija cements her legacy in it, providing a beacon of hope for those like her to come.

(Stills from "Atlantic Is a Sea of Bones," on view in Like Magic)

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Today, in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, we’re highlighting Tourmaline’s celebration of trans pasts, presents, and futures “Atlantic Is a Sea of Bones,” commissioned by Visual Aids and currently on view in Like Magic. In the film, legendary performer Egyptt LaBeija gazes from a rooftop over the Chelsea Piers — a place that was simultaneously a place of connection for Black and trans people like herself throughout the ‘80s and a site of historical atrocities as a port during the transatlantic slave trade a century earlier. Over a synth-based score by Geo Wyex that sounds like the clinking of stage jewelry, LaBeija then communes with a younger version of herself. The two dance around each other in an intergenerational swirl, connecting the fraught pasts and presents that LaBeija carries in her body in a kaleidoscope of color and connection. The film closes with LaBeija extending her arm upwards over the same rooftop that opens it. Inserting her body into the skyline of the city that shaped her and that she shaped in return, LaBeija cements her legacy in it, providing a beacon of hope for those like her to come. (Stills from "Atlantic Is a Sea of Bones," on view in Like Magic)

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Come warm up at MASS MoCA this winter!

We`re so excited to announce a season of programming that exemplifies the interdisciplinary spirit of our museum and includes performance activations of Jeffrey Gibson’s B5 commission "POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT," a 25-year survey of work by Vincent Valdez, an evening with vanguard cultural critic Fran Lebowitz, concerts by Ani DiFranco, slowdive, and Angélica Garcia, and a community Free Day featuring immersive art encounters and conversations with local and visiting writers.

Visit the link in our bio to see the full roster of events coming to MASS MoCA this season!

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Come warm up at MASS MoCA this winter! We're so excited to announce a season of programming that exemplifies the interdisciplinary spirit of our museum and includes performance activations of Jeffrey Gibson’s B5 commission "POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT," a 25-year survey of work by Vincent Valdez, an evening with vanguard cultural critic Fran Lebowitz, concerts by Ani DiFranco, slowdive, and Angélica Garcia, and a community Free Day featuring immersive art encounters and conversations with local and visiting writers. Visit the link in our bio to see the full roster of events coming to MASS MoCA this season!

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Our friends at The FreshGrass Foundation have started a new podcast series in collaboration with Studio 9 at The Porches Inn, right across the street! Check out their interview with MoCA director Kristy Edmunds at the link in our bio!

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Our friends at The FreshGrass Foundation have started a new podcast series in collaboration with Studio 9 at The Porches Inn, right across the street! Check out their interview with MoCA director Kristy Edmunds at the link in our bio!

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We’re still basking in the glow of ANOHNI’s performance at the opening celebration of Jeffrey Gibson’s B5 exhibition POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT!

Gibson created the garment that ANOHNI is pictured performing in, embodying the collaborative spirit of the exhibition and animating his larger-than-life works.

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Today we’re recognizing Veterans Day with a journey to 2005, where Dave Cole’s “The Knitting Machine” was standing tall in Courtyard A.

Comprised of two excavators specially fitted with massive 20′ knitting needles, “The Knitting Machine” produced an oversized American flag — a flag which could be seen as both a celebratory gesture of pride and a commentary on America’s role in world affairs.

Thank you to the courageous veterans who have fought for our freedom to explore these ideas and opinions — we salute you.

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Today we’re recognizing Veterans Day with a journey to 2005, where Dave Cole’s “The Knitting Machine” was standing tall in Courtyard A. Comprised of two excavators specially fitted with massive 20′ knitting needles, “The Knitting Machine” produced an oversized American flag — a flag which could be seen as both a celebratory gesture of pride and a commentary on America’s role in world affairs. Thank you to the courageous veterans who have fought for our freedom to explore these ideas and opinions — we salute you.

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We at MASS MoCA understand the ways in which the arts and humanities are central to the road ahead in this country. We believe that the explorations of artists show us something not only about who we are, but about who we can be, and affirm the values that the art we present displays. Our doors are open to anyone looking for a place for contemplation, connection, and inspiration.

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We at MASS MoCA understand the ways in which the arts and humanities are central to the road ahead in this country. We believe that the explorations of artists show us something not only about who we are, but about who we can be, and affirm the values that the art we present displays. Our doors are open to anyone looking for a place for contemplation, connection, and inspiration.

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The days may be getting darker, but the brightness from Spencer Finch’s “Cosmic Latte” is making up for it!

Bringing the starry night inside the museum, Finch’s light-based work, “Cosmic Latte” features over 150 specially fabricated LED fixtures suspended from the ceiling over an expanse of the 80-foot long gallery.

Spend some time soaking up this exhibition as we approach the winter season!

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The days may be getting darker, but the brightness from Spencer Finch’s “Cosmic Latte” is making up for it! Bringing the starry night inside the museum, Finch’s light-based work, “Cosmic Latte” features over 150 specially fabricated LED fixtures suspended from the ceiling over an expanse of the 80-foot long gallery. Spend some time soaking up this exhibition as we approach the winter season!

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Jeffrey Gibson’s “POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT” is now on view in our B5 gallery!

Here are a few of our favorite moments from last night’s Opening Preview Celebration, where MASS MoCA members got a first look into this colorful exhibition and a special pop-up performance by @divideanddissolve .

Plan your visit today to see it for yourself!

📸: Greg Nesbit

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If you’ve been keeping up with our stories for the past week, you might’ve seen a few behind-the-scenes images of Jeffrey Gibson’s newly commissioned immersive installation “POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT” as it has gradually taken shape in our signature B5 gallery — and will be on view November 3!

Known for creating installations, performances, paintings, and sculpture that elevate and provide visibility to queer and Indigenous communities, Gibson views the exhibition as an invitation to other Indigenous creatives to contribute to a space where difference is not only considered — it is celebrated.

Looking to experience the exhibition before it opens? Join us at 3pm on November 2 for Jeffrey Gibson in Conversation with Albert McLeod, an Opening Preview Celebration, and ANOHNI in concert.

Learn more at the link in our bio!

🎥: @luis____salazar

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