This work by Wendy Red Star, entitled 1880 Crow Peace Delegation, consists of 10 historic photographs that have been scanned and digitally manipulated. She has annotated the scanned photographs, identifying the names of the sitters and details about their lives.
Native American Art
Corn Maiden
Emily Hanna, Curator of the Arts of Africa and the Americas, highlights a recent acquisition for this month’s Spotlight on the Collection.
Lifeline
This basket, entitled Lifeline, was made by Shan Goshorn, an Eastern Band Cherokee artist living in Oklahoma. Goshorn’s innovative woven containers reflect traditional Cherokee motifs while incorporating historic photographs, treaties, […]
Standing Rock
This photograph was taken by Tlingit/Cherokee artist Zoë Marieh Urness. Urness participated in the protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline—an oil pipeline which was to be installed under several bodies […]
What’s Up at the BMA: Inuit Sculptures
The BMA collection includes over 27,000 works of art, but a mere 12% is on view at any given time. We are constantly rotating and refreshing our galleries, so that […]
Spotlight on the Collection: December 2017
This storage basket is compelling not just for its beautiful design and precise craftsmanship, but because of the artist herself and the context of her life and work.
Between Worlds
This work, Between Worlds, is made by Teri Greeves, a contemporary artist and beader. She is Kiowa, a Native American tribe (now based in Oklahoma) which once lived on the […]
5 Resolutions You Can Keep In 2016
Sometimes the thought of committing to a New Year’s resolution can feel daunting and unattainable. Instead, why not resolve to bring more art into your life this year? Here are 5 resolutions […]
Winter In The Galleries
We officially welcome winter on December 22, and there’s no better way to greet the new season than enjoying festive art in the galleries. Take a look at these 10 […]
Fairfield Fire Department’s Cultural Arts Festival
Since October is National Fire Prevention Month, the Fairfield Fire Department is busy informing the public about fires and how to remain safe. As part of the month of educating […]