Portland Exhibit By Hopi Artist Provokes Healing Through Remembering
From Underscore (by Nika Bartoo-Smith) – Mikaela Shafer’s dreamlike exhibit, “Matrilineal Memory”, is on display at Portland’s Center for Native Arts and Cultures on May 31 and June 6.
From Underscore (by Brian Bull) – Despite strides, much work is still needed to “Indigenize” museums that offer outdated and Eurocentric views of Indigenous communities.
Exploring the history of the Aloha Shirt and artist John Liggett “Keoni” Meigs at the Washington State History Museum
From International Examiner (by Clarissa Gines) – A new exhibit chronicles the work of John Liggett “Keoni” Meigs, designer of many an Aloha Shirt. The exhibit runs through September 11th at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma!
Michelle Kumata stands in front of one of her paintings depicting the contributions and later incarceration of Japanese American pioneers. (Via International Examiner)
Artist Michelle Kumata creates two exhibits that preserve Japanese American heritage
From International Examiner (by Ron Chew) – On the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, Michelle Kumata’s new art installations “explore the forgotten contributions of Japanese American pioneers”.
How Newly Recruited Native Curators Are Changing the Narrative of American Art at Museums Across the Country
From Artnet News (by Zachary Small) – Around the country, art museums are taking steps to collaborate with Native American communities to display Indigenous art.
The Best Part of Imogen Cunningham’s Retrospective is Ruth Asawa
From The Stranger (by Jas Keimig) – Exhibiting at Seattle Art Museum until February 6th, Imogen Cunningham’s photography features portraits of many 20th-century female artists, such as modernist sculptor Ruth Asawa.
Barbara Earl Thomas' giant floating "Cinderella Redressed" made of intricately cut tyvek, paper, and voile fabric against Derrick Adams' portraits. (Via The Stranger, Jueqian Fang/Henry Art Gallery)
From The Stranger (by Jas Keimig) – “Barbara Earl Thomas and Derrick Adams’ joint show at the Henry Art Gallery explores the influence of Black culture on commerce and representation.”
