Native American Art

"The fallen Christopher Columbus statue outside the Minnesota State Capitol after a group led by American Indian Movement members tore it down in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 10, 2020." 
What’s the Deal with Christopher Columbus Monuments?

On October 12, 1492, Spanish ships waded into the Caribbean after a three-month-long journey. Led by Italian…

Grace Zimiga, Sundance Star, 1968-1980. Cotton, muslin, and thread, 61.1 x 88.8 in. (155.3 x 225.7 cm.), National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C.
Evolving Perspectives on Quilts as Folk Art

Folk art reflects the stories of survival and heritage among often underrepresented peoples. Its distinction as being a separate entity from fine art was…

Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker's Director: Being a Large Collection of . . . Designs of Household Furniture in the Gothic, Chinese and Modern Taste . . ., 1754. Printed book, engraved plates. 17 3/4 x 12 1/4 x 2 inches (45 x 31 x 5 cm).
Drawing Center's “The Clamor of Ornament” Uncovers our Shared Humanity
The curators set a welcome stage for the visitor to the Center. Greeting them at the entrance is Martin Sharp’s Blowing in the Mind/Mister Tambourine Man (1968). Sharp is known as the mastermind…
Zia Pueblo Jar. 15 1/4 x 17 (diameter) in. Collection of the Museum of Native American History.
The Chazen Highlights Similarities of Native & non-Native Artists
National tour of Companion Species—an insightful and timely exhibition that places works of art from Native and non-Native artists in conversation with each other—kicks off at the Chazen. Its…
Jon Ching, Cache, 2020. Oil on wood,  24 x 18 inches.
Artivism: Making a Difference Through Art
Using art as a means for social change, artivists can change the world
Yakima
Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts
Prints from the Umatilla Indian Reservation
rainbow-colored patterned weaving
Color Riot! How Color Changed Navajo Textiles
In the new special exhibition, Color Riot! How Color Changed Navajo Textiles, individualism and a flair for experimentation of Navajo weavers are vividly expressed in textiles from the late…
Richard Mayhew Seated
Richard Mayhew: "What color is love?"

What color is love? Fear? Desire? Richard Mayhew discusses the connection between emotion and color. Learn more about the mystique of his landscape paintings, how his work connects with his Native…