Indigenous Art

Archie Moore, Australia Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2024, image by Andrea Rossetti.
An Ode To The Woven Arts At 2024 Venice Biennale Golden Lion Awards

The 60th iteration of the Venice Biennale kicked off this…

Fashion designed by Jamie Okuma. promotional shoot with traditionally-inspired looks styled in a modern take on 70s.
9 Indigenous Art Accounts to Follow on Instagram
This list includes Indigenous artists, groups, and galleries from across the world. From the Australia-based Kate Owen Gallery which exclusively showcases Aboriginal Art in a traditional gallery…
Grace Zimiga, Sundance Star, 1968-1980. Cotton, muslin, and thread, 61.1 x 88.8 in. (155.3 x 225.7 cm.), National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C.
Evolving Perspectives on Quilts as Folk Art

Folk art reflects the stories of survival and heritage among often underrepresented peoples. Its distinction as being a separate entity from fine art was…

Dots-based abstract landscape from a birds-eye view, painted with desaturated colors.
See Steve Martin’s Contemporary Indigenous Australian Artwork
The National Arts Club (NAC) is honored to present Selections from Australia’s Western Desert: From the Collection of Steve Martin & Anne Stringfield. This dynamic exhibition of contemporary…
Aboriginal rock art on the Barnett River, Mount Elizabeth Station.
A Brief Introduction to Aboriginal Art & Artists
Though Aboriginal art is only one of many Indigenous Australian art traditions, it is also one of the most recognizable art forms across the globe. Known for its bold patterns, vibrant colors,…
The late We'wa photographed weaving by John K. Hillers (1843-1925).
The Late We:wa, Two-Spirit Artist & Indigenous Advocate
Perhaps the most famous nineteenth-century Indigenous Łamana or Two-Spirit historical figure, the late We:wa was a Zuni artisan, diplomat, spiritual leader, and humanitarian. As such, they made great…
nasca pottery from the cornell collection, photo and research on said collection by Cristina Stockton-Juarez.
Beyond Nasca Lines: The Compelling Mystery of Nasca Pottery
Archeologist gives inside look at their research process & unpacks discoveries. When one hears the name "Nasca,"* the first thing that comes to mind is probably the monumental geoglyphs of the…
Installation view of Benin Bronzes at the British Museum.
10 Famous Ownership Disputes Over Cultural Artifacts
The Parthenon Marbles and Greece’s quest for their restitution is perhaps one of the most famous instances of such a thing, with the marbles now becoming a part of two different and diametrically…