Where: Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York, NY When: Ongoing What: "This landmark exhibition in the Museum's American Wing showcases 116 masterworks representing the achievements of artists from more than fifty cultures across North America. Ranging in date from the second to the early twentieth century, the diverse works are promised gifts, donations, and … Continue reading Art of Native America
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Ancestral Connections
Where: National Museum of the American Indian - New York, NY When: May 4, 2019 - 2029 What: "Ancestral Connections explores how ten contemporary artists draw on aspects of their heritage—sometimes combined with personal experiences or tribal history—to create new and compelling works of art. Some have been shaped by their traditional homelands and landscapes, while … Continue reading Ancestral Connections
The Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York, NY
"When The Met was founded in 1870, it owned not a single work of art. Through the combined efforts of generations of curators, researchers, and collectors, our collection has grown to represent more than 5,000 years of art from across the globe—from the first cities of the ancient world to the works of our time." … Continue reading The Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York, NY
Pacha, Llaqta, Wasichay: Indigenous Space, Modern Architecture, New Art
Where: Whitney Museum of American Art - New York, NY When: July 13 - September 30, 2018. *No longer on view. What: "Pacha, Llaqta, Wasichay: Indigenous Space, Modern Architecture, New Artinvestigates contemporary art practices that preserve and foreground Indigenous American notions of the built environment and natural world. The three words in the exhibition’s title … Continue reading Pacha, Llaqta, Wasichay: Indigenous Space, Modern Architecture, New Art
Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian
Where: National Museum of the American Indian - New York, NY When: Ongoing What: "This spectacular, permanent exhibition of some 700 works of Native art from throughout North, Central, and South America demonstrates the breadth of the museum's renowned collection and highlights the historic importance of many of these iconic objects. Chosen to illustrate the … Continue reading Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian
T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America
Where: National Museum of the American Indian - New York, NY When: Through September 16, 2019 What: "One of the most influential, innovative, and talented Native American artists of the 20th-century, T.C. Cannon embodied the activism, cultural transition and creative expression that defined America in the 1960s and 1970s. Cannon’s work—as an artist, poet, and … Continue reading T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America
Jeffrey Veregge: Of Gods and Hero
Where: National Museum of the American Indian - New York, NY When: Through October 13, 2019 What: "This exhibition will feature a new narrative creation by the Salish artist known for his bold blend of Northwest Coast formline and pop-culture figures. This site-specific work will include an epic battle between Marvel characters and aliens invading … Continue reading Jeffrey Veregge: Of Gods and Hero
Circle of Dance
Where: National Museum of the American Indian - New York, NY When: Through April 14, 2019 What: "Circle of Dance presents Native dance as a vibrant, meaningful, and diverse form of cultural expression. Featuring ten social and ceremonial dances from throughout the Americas, the exhibition illuminates the significance of each dance and highlights the unique characteristics … Continue reading Circle of Dance
Transformer: Native Art in Light and Sound
Where: National Museum of the American Indian - New York, NY When: November 10, 2017 - January 6, 2019. *No longer on view. What: "Transformer: Native Art in Light and Sound presents the work of ten artists who use light, digital projection, and experimental media to reflect on their place in and between traditional and … Continue reading Transformer: Native Art in Light and Sound
Indigenous Arts, Culture, and Education 