Here’s an exhibition trailer I created for the new extended view exhibition at Tacoma Art Museum—Gossip: Between Us, curated by Victoria Miles.
“Long dismissed as mere ‘idle talk,’ gossip has historically been trivialized—particularly when associated with women and feminized voices. Yet, this practice holds profound cultural and political significance. Across generations and geographies, gossip has functioned as a vital conduit for knowledge transmission, memory-making, and community-building. It has served as a discreet but powerful tool through which women and queer individuals have shared oral histories, preserved ancestral wisdom, and cultivated collective identities.
“Gossip: Between Us draws from the Museum’s permanent collection to spotlight women and queer artists—particularly those whose work embodies this tradition. Featuring works by Barbara Kruger, Joyce J. Scott, Carrie Mae Weems, and more, these artists engage in gossip not only as subject matter but as methodology, embedding within their work the textures of lived experience, cultural memory, and communal care.”