Counterpublic 2026 Triennial Announces 47 Artists for 'Coyote Time' Exhibition in St. Louis
The third edition of Counterpublic, named 'Coyote Time,' is set to take place in St. Louis, Missouri, from September 12 to December 12, 2026. Curated by a team including Stefanie Hessler, Jordan Carter, Raphael Fonseca, Nora N. Khan, and Wanda Nanibush, this triennial exhibition will showcase the work of 47 artists, duos, and collectives who examine uncertainty through various mediums, including time-based media and emerging technologies. The title is inspired by a newly commissioned video game by Alice Bucknell, highlighting a pivotal moment where players decide to advance or retreat. The exhibition will delve into topics such as education, climate, technology, and immigration, featuring both local and international artistic practices. The curators emphasize the significance of the suspended moment after a leap, which invites speculative ideas and broadens imaginative horizons. Among the featured artists are Glenn Ligon, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Rebecca Belmore, Nicholas Galanin, and Ryan Trecartin with Lizzie Fitch, along with others like Alan Nakagawa, Ali Eyal, and Carolina Caycedo.
Key facts
- Counterpublic 2026 runs from September 12 to December 12, 2026
- The exhibition is titled 'Coyote Time'
- 47 artists, duos, and collectives are participating
- Curators are Stefanie Hessler, Jordan Carter, Raphael Fonseca, Nora N. Khan, and Wanda Nanibush
- The exhibition is based in St. Louis, Missouri
- The title references a video game work by Alice Bucknell
- Themes include education, climate, technology, and immigration
- Artists work across material practice, time-based media, and emergent technologies
Entities
Artists
- Alan Nakagawa
- Ali Eyal
- Alice Bucknell
- Anika Todd
- Benjamin Patterson
- Brianna Leatherbury
- Carolina Caycedo
- Chris Carl
- Chris Curreri
- Cooper Jacoby
- Dail Chambers
- Emma McCormick-Goodhart
- Glenn Ligon
- Guadalupe Rosales
- Inès Kivimäki
- Jamie Lee Harris
- Jean-Marc Bullet
- Céline Semaan
- Juanita McNeely
- Kite
- Li Yi-Fan
- Lisa Alvarado
- Joshua Abrams
- Lynne Smith
- Malcolm Peacock
- Margaret Honda
- Max Hooper Schneider
- Mee Jey
- Nicholas Galanin
- Occupy Vacancy
- People’s Art and Recreation Center (PARC)
- Petrit Halilaj
- Rachel Youn
- Rebecca Belmore
- Rirkrit Tiravanija
- Ryan Trecartin
- Lizzie Fitch
- Sandra Brewster
- Sebastián Llovera
- Sissel Tolaas
- Stephen Andrews
- Timmy Simonds
- Tom Burr
- Tony Cokes
- Tromarama
- Won Ju Lim
- Ximena Garrido-Lecca
- Yakita Fields
- Vaughn Davis Jr.
- LI Yi-Fan
- James McAnally
- Jordan Carter
- Raphael Fonseca
- Stefanie Hessler
- Nora N. Khan
- Wanda Nanibush
- Tina Turner
- Arthur Ashe
- Dick Gregory
- Grace Bumbry
Institutions
- Counterpublic
- ArtReview
- City Museum
- Pulitzer Arts Foundation
- Kemper Art Museum
- Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
- Saint Louis Art Museum
- Kranzberg Arts Foundation
- The Luminary
- International Institute of St. Louis
- National Building Arts Center (NBAC)
- NON STNDRD
- Monsanto
- Sumner High School
- People's Art and Recreation Center (PARC)
- Biennial Foundation
Locations
- St. Louis
- Missouri
- United States
- Mississippi Riverfront
- The Ville
- North St. Louis
- International Institute of St. Louis
- South Grand
- National Building Arts Center
- Gateway Arch
- Monsanto company town