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Saint Louis’s Counterpublic Triennial Reveals Artist List for Third Edition

The Counterpublic Triennial has unveiled the artist list for its third edition, titled "Coyote Time," scheduled to run from September 12 to December 12 in Saint Louis. Curated by a five-member international team, the exhibition features forty-seven artists and collectives, including prominent figures like Glenn Ligon and Rebecca Belmore alongside local Saint Louis practitioners. The triennial will feature nearly fifty commissions, with a significant focus on site-responsive works installed along the Mississippi riverfront and the Gateway Arch.

This iteration of Counterpublic signals a shift toward a more global and diasporic perspective while maintaining a deep commitment to the specific civic landscape of Saint Louis. By exploring themes of migration, climate change, and emerging technologies, the triennial aims to function as a speculative platform for social change. The inclusion of high-profile international artists alongside community-based collectives reinforces the event's growing reputation as a major node in the North American biennial circuit.