Emile Louise Gossiaux, Kong Play

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Emile Louise Gossiaux (b, 1989) often explores the interdependence of humans and animals in their work and regards their late guide dog, London, as an equal collaborator.

kong play by emile louise gossiaux installation view photo by gail worley
Installation View

When London’s health started deteriorating in 2024, Gossiaux began working on the 100 hand-built ceramic sculptures that make up Kong Play (2025). By producing multiples of their dog’s favorite chew toy, they imagined a pleasure-filled afterlife for London, who died in September 2025.

Photographed in the Whitney Museum as part of the 2026 Biennial.

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