The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian will display two gowns worn by Oscar-
nominated actor Lily Gladstone (Siksikaitsitapi /Nimiipuu ) at its museum in
Washington, D.C. The special installation, “Making a Statement,” opens to the public Feb. 28. Both gowns were a custom collaboration, designed by Gucci and Indigenous artist Joe Big Mountain(Mohawk/Cree/Comanche) of Ironhorse Quillwork. The gowns were worn by Gladstone the evening
of March 10, 2024, to the 96th Academy Awards and the Vanity Fair Oscars party. Gladstone was the first Native American nominated for best actress for her work in the film Killers of the Flower Moon.
