Many Native American artists, like Kay Walkingstick, created abstract art that emphasized the materiality of their work. But, their self-identity as Native Americans has overshadowed their contribution to modern art. This talk will examine how mid-century Native American modern artists participated in the modern art scene.

The lecture will be given by Jeanette Nicewinter PhD. She is an assistant professor of art history at Northern Virginia Community College. Dr. Nicewinter earned her PhD in art historical studies from Virginia Commonwealth University.

This event is offered in conjunction with the Daura Museum of Art exhibition “Metaphor, Myth, and Politics: Art From Native Printmakers.”

• This event is free and open to the public.
• This virtual lecture will be presented on Zoom. Register here.

This event has been organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and is supported, in part, by the Paul Mellon Endowment and the Jean Stafford Camp Memorial Fund.