Kent Monkman Reimagines History Painting At Akron Art Museum

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Kent Monkman: History Is Painted by the Victors
Courtesy of the Akron Art Museum

Kent Monkman, Victory for the Water Protectors, 2018. Tia Collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The Akron Art Museum is proud to present Kent Monkman: History Is Painted by the Victors, a sweeping exhibition of monumental paintings by internationally renowned Cree artist Kent Monkman. Through his bold and subversive lens, Monkman reimagines the genre of history painting to confront colonial narratives and offer urgent new perspectives on the past and present.

Event Information
Start Date: April 11, 2026
End Date: August 16, 2026
Venue: Akron Art Museum

Kent Monkman: History Is Painted by the Victors

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