Rug (detail). Navajo, c. 1890–1900. Wool. The Barnes Foundation, 01.24.02
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About the Talk
Each month, members of our education, research, and curatorial teams present their ongoing research on the collection to members. These talks are a great way to learn more about your favorite artists. Today, gallery specialist Chase Frost explores Indigenous aesthetics and reflects on the potential for artworks to hold personal and cultural memories.
Following a trip to New Mexico in 1930, Dr. Albert Barnes developed an affinity for the peoples and landscapes of the Southwest United States. He quickly amassed a significant collection of Indigenous artworks and objects, including textiles and fine jewelry from Navajo (Diné) artisans and pottery from various Pueblo communities.
This year, to mark the nation's 250th anniversary, the Barnes commissioned contemporary artist Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians) to create a site-specific installation for the Annenberg Court. Now on view, Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust considers the layered histories that are embedded within the American landscape. This talk exploring connections between traditional and contemporary Indigenous artwork at the Barnes will begin at the entrance to the Collection Gallery.
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