November is National Native American Heritage Month in the United States, a time to honor the history, heritage, and culture of Native American, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. This month provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the many contributions and achievements of Indigenous peoples. At Davidson College, our galleries join this celebration by highlighting works from our permanent collection by Native American, Indigenous, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian artists. Here are five of my personal favorites that reflect the diverse voices of these artists. Ignatius Palmer (Native American, Mescalero Apache, 1922-1985)Deer, 1978Watercolor on paper8.5 x 11.5 in (21.59...
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George Hurrell (American, 1904-1992)Johnny Weissmuller, 1930Gelatin silver print48 x 36 in.Gift of Robert Brooks Located on the first floor of Chambers Building, you have probably walked past this photograph more than once since the semester began. This piece and the one of Dorothy Lamour that hangs alongside always catch my eye without fail. Both are undoubtedly handsome individuals, and it is only accentuated in these portraits. The bold display of masculinity is portrayed through a delicate lens. A muscular man is shown to be casting a glance off to the side whilst leaning forward, the pose reminiscent of a swimmer...
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For this installment of “Profs Talk Art,” we talked to Dr. Rose Stremlau, a History Professor whose work focuses on the study of the Indigenous South; American Indian women, gender, and sexualities; families and kinship; federal Indian policy; and sexual violence in American History. She looked at Native American artist Wendy Red Star's The Last Thanks, a satirical photograph currently in Chambers building. Watch the video here (subtitles available). https://youtu.be/GJ-xax_9l3o?si=sSkg_XYoplRpEXRm What do you think of this work? We have over four thousand works spanning five centuries in our collection. If you want to see more of our collection, you can view the collection...
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For our next installation of "Profs Talk Art," we chatted with Dr. Alison Bory, chair and associate professor of dance, about Robert Rauschenberg's Ace from his series "Ruminations." Dr. Bory is currently researching queer representational strategies in Miguel Gutierrez’s trio of works, Age & Beauty, and is beginning a new project examining contemporary performances that create or utilize feelings of discomfort, disarray, or confusion. You can watch the video here (subtitles available). https://youtu.be/_mHLxgzmY04 What do you think of this work? We have over four thousand works spanning five centuries in our collection. If you want to see more of our collection,...
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Ludovica Gioscia (British-Italian, b. 1977)True Blue, 2021Four color screenprint on stitched layers of acid free tissue paper20 x 16 in.Gift of Charlotte and Alan Artus When selecting my ArtMate, I knew I wanted something with vibrant colors. I planned a few possible options before selecting, but upon seeing True Blue in person, I could immediately envision the piece displayed in my room. My dorm design features a lot of warm, natural colors: orange, cream, warm gray, and jade green. I wanted a piece that would match the mood of my room while still drawing the eye. The vivid orange in...
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