Native American Art Magazine

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Beadwork and Beyond

Native American Art Magazine • APRIL/MAY 2023 (BIMONTHLY)

Quantity and Quality

April/May

ACQUISITION • The National Gallery of Art adds the first work by a Native American artist to its New York School holdings.

New Initiatives • Vermont’s Shelburne Museum establishes curator of Native American Art

DON’T MISS OUT ON AN ISSUE

FASHION FORWARD • A look at the latest offerings from Indigenous designers shaping the future of fashion.

ON THE Market • Historic material now available from galleries and dealers from coast to coast.

Stitch to Stitch

Silent Resistance • A traveling beadwork exhibition underlines the radical possibilities of art as activism.

Moving the Needle • Ojibwe artist Jessica Leigh Gokey blends old and new with her genre-pushing beadwork.

In God’s Garden • Traditional teachings and stories bring life to the work of Monica Raphael.

From Nature • Up-and-coming artist Cole Redhorse Taylor unites beads and quills in his new creations.

In the Bag • Using humor and bright colors, Ken Williams Jr. brings life to his beaded necklaces, bags and cuffs.

Evolving Style • After moments of self-discovery as an artist, Leith Mahkewa flourished in the art world.

Dazzling Decorations

OFF THE WALL

THE FIBERS THAT CONNECT US • Lehuauakea and Ian Kuali‘i explore Hawaiian identity with their newest works.

DE-COLONIZING THE MAP • A major new show at Raven Makes Gallery presents antique maps with original art by Indigenous artists from around the world.

COMMODITY CULTURE • Pop artist Clark V. Fox brings iconic American and Indigenous imagery into focus.

HIGHLIGHTS IN PAINT • GEORGE ALEXANDER contributes to the contemporary Native art scene with unique subject matter in paint.

HIGHLIGHTS IN PAPER • THOMAS TAPIA stays true to tradition

HIGHLIGHTS IN PHOTOGRAPHY • Tlingit photographer ZOE URNESS’ newest work explores Indigenous motherhood.

NEW AND TRADITIONAL WAYS

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Form Focused

Dense with Meaning • A retrospective at the Nevada Museum of Art honors the work of Ben Aleck.

Evolution • An exhibition at the Albuquerque Museum celebrates the creative prowess of artists who have attended the Santa Fe Indian Market over the years.

The Clay Line • A new exhibition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center highlights three Taos Pueblo artists working in different mediums.

Continuity and Change at Once • The Millicent Rogers Museum hosts the sequel to an exhibition of newly acquired artworks added to the distinguished collection.

A Diverse Display • Oklahoma’s longest-running Native American art show and competition returns to Cherokee Springs Plaza to celebrate its 52nd year.

Exceptional Representation • Santa Fe Art Auction’s first sale of the year brought in a total of $936,000, including buyer’s premiums.