Milton Simons was an important Northwest African American artist from the 1940s until his death in 1973. In addition to his skills as a painter, Simons was an educator, poet, … Continue reading Object of the Week – Self Portrait (1969)
“Photography can be used as a powerful weapon toward instituting political and cultural change.” – Carrie Mae Weems Working at the intersection of art and politics, visual artist Carrie … Continue reading Object of the Week – Untitled (Woman and Daughter with Make-up)
The Apsí¡alooke people have enduring relationships with horses. Paraded at the annual Crow Fair Celebration and other special events, horses adorned in beaded regalia demonstrate their value and importance to … Continue reading Object of the Week – Buffalo Horse Medicine
When thinking about French landscapes, the vivid colors and rich textures used by Impressionists (1870-1890) are usually the first that come to mind. These artists, however, were not … Continue reading Object of the Week – Shepherdess and Sheep
