Artist Emilie Louise Gossiaux, who lost their sight in their early 20s, is featured in the 2025 Whitney Biennial with works honoring their late guide dog, London. Through drawings and sculptures created by touch, Gossiaux imagines a dog's heaven filled with Kong toys and spiritual reunions, exploring themes of interdependence, grief, and liberation. The works include pieces like "In Dreams We'll See Again" (2025) and the installation "Kong Play."
This inclusion matters because Gossiaux's practice challenges traditional hierarchies between human and animal, offering a unique perspective on disability, care, and the creative potential of sensory experience. The Whitney Biennial, a major platform for contemporary art, amplifies Gossiaux's intimate exploration of loss and companionship, prompting viewers to reconsider their relationships with animals and the role of art in processing grief.