For too many generations, citizens of tribal nations around the country, including Cherokee Nation citizens, saw their language, their culture and their artistic expression suppressed and eroded by policies of the United States.
Native Artists
The Best Art Shows This Spring
From under-recognized nonagenerian treasures to a show dedicated to … butts, there are some captivating exhibitions to visit this spring.
‘First of its kind’: Indigenous fashion week coming to Salt Lake City
Utah’s first Indigenous Fashion Week will take place on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Leonardo. Tickets are $5.
Water World: At a Charismatic and Incisive Gwangju Biennale, Artists Navigate Crises
This year’s Gwangju Biennale, with the theme “Soft and Weak Like Water”, is open now until July 9.
‘Tether:’ New show at Oolong Gallery features artist’s exploration of being bound by body and burdens
Christiana Updegraff’s display at Solana Beach gallery focuses on expectations of gender, parenthood and ‘perfection.’
Emerging Treaty #3 artist takes homes $5,000 top prize
An emerging Indigenous artist from Treaty #3 is being recognized for their work in the north. Storm Angeconeb has been awarded the 8th annual Barbara Laronde Emerging Artist Award from Native Women in the Arts, taking home the top prize of $5,000. “Miigwech,” Storm wrote on social media. “I am so thankful and honoured. I […]
A boombox inspires 10 artists to create works that ‘disrupt’ — and will be sold for charity
Utah artist Horacio Rodriguez made 10 casts of a mold of his childhood boombox, and gave them to 10 artists to turn into artworks — which are being sold in a benefit auction.
‘Tether:’ New show features La Jolla artist’s exploration of being bound by body and burdens
Christiana Updegraff’s display at Solana Beach gallery focuses on expectations of gender, parenthood and ‘perfection.’
Sitting Bull portrait sells at auction to private bidder
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The rare portrait of Lakota leader Sitting Bull (1831-90) that was up for sale at Blackwell Auctions sold for $67,100 on March 18 to a private purchaser
Protecting the Creative Works of Cherokee Artists
Guest Opinion. For too many generations, citizens of tribal nations around the country, including Cherokee Nation citizens, saw their language, their culture and their artistic expression suppressed and eroded by policies of the United States. Meanwhile, many non-Indians have profited from art based on stereotypes and misrepresentations of Native Americans.