The exhibition 'Mary Sully: Native Modern' unveils how deeply a Native woman's perspective is embedded in American art, highlighting the importance of Mary Sully's contributions.
Mary Sully’s art was largely undiscovered until 2006 when her family opened a box revealing over 100 images, leading to renewed appreciation and recognition.
Despite her talent and deep connections to prominent figures in Indigenous history, Mary Sully was mainly known as a relative of notable ethnographers and authors.
Her birth name was Susan Mabel Deloria, and her decision to adopt her mother's maiden name, Sully, is a nod to her family's artistic legacy.
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