The Heard Museum in Phoenix vibrantly displayed Indigenous art, illustrating its evolution through exhibitions that showcase Native artists redefining their cultural heritage. Visitors experienced a lively atmosphere, enriched by community engagement and discussions about environmental stewardship. Denise McClellan emphasized the connection between their art and land preservation, reflecting a shift in artistic expression while maintaining cultural roots. The museum supports both traditional and contemporary art, hosting events like the Indian Fair and Market, fostering community and promoting Native artistic voices across diverse platforms.
Through our art, we exhibit processes: there's plant life in them; there's wildlife; and this brings everyone back to our role in being land stewards. We're just doing it in a different way now.
We still live on Navajo, and we feel like we play important roles in bringing awareness to our natural environment.
The exhibition shows how the history and development of Indigenous art has changed over the years, as Native artists and creators redefined and reclaimed what it means to be Native and to create.
The Heard Museum is a private, not-for-profit institution dedicated to traditional and contemporary Native art.
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