A monumental gathering of more than 60 contemporary artists photographers musicians writers and more showcasing diverse approaches to Indigenous concepts forms and mediums ampampmdash A Wall Street Journal 2023 holiday gift guide pickThis landmark volume is a gathering of Native North American contemporary artists musicians filmmakers choreographers architects writers photographers designers and more. Conceived by Jeffrey Gibson a renowned artist of Mississippi Choctaw and Cherokee descent An Indigenous Present presents an increasingly visible and expanding field of Indigenous creative practice. It centers individual practices while acknowledging shared histories to create a visual experience that foregrounds diverse approaches to concept form and medium as well as connection influence conversation and collaboration.