Curator Talk | Majestic Figures

🗣️ Join Olivia Barney (Diné), the Heard Museum Collections Coordinator and Curator, for a 30-minute enlightening talk on the exhibition Majestic Figures. This showcase celebrates the generous gift of 23 contemporary sculptures from Charles and Valerie Diker, featuring masterpieces by five extraordinary artists:

• Rhonda Holy Bear (Lakota)
• Jamie Okuma (Luiseño/Shoshone/Bannock)
• The Growing Thunder family (Assiniboine/Sioux): Joyce Growing Thunder, Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty, and Jessa Rae Growing Thunder, Ph.D.

During this engaging session, Barney will delve into the artists' creative processes and the exceptional craftsmanship behind each sculpture. Don't miss this unique opportunity to deepen your appreciation of the rich traditions and stories that these remarkable figures embody! 🌍✨

Included with museum admission and FREE for members!
Meet at the Info Desk.

🎨 Featured Artwork: Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty (Assiniboine/Sioux), Horse and Rider, 2003. Materials include hide, cloth, glass beads, paint, hair, porcupine quill, feather, metal, and wood. Gift of Charles and Valerie Diker, 2022. Heard Museum Collection.

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