Nicholas John Galanin

Place: Sitka

Born: 1979

Biography:

Nicholas Galanin is a Tlingit and Unangax̂ multi-disciplinary artist and musician from Alaska. His work often explores a dialogue of change and identity between Native and non-Native communities. Galanin's practice engages in the complexities of Indigenous identity, culture, and representation. He has participated in numerous international biennials and exhibitions, including the 2023 Liverpool Biennial, 2021 Desert X Biennial, 2020 Biennale of Sydney, 2019 Whitney Biennial, and 2019 Honolulu Biennial.