Denver Art Museum Showcases Indigenous Creativity in New Exhibition

Sustained! The Persistent Genius of Indigenous Art’ is a new exhibition at the Denver Art Museum’s Indigenous Arts of North America Galleries, celebrating Indigenous creativity and resilience. Photo credit: Hart Van Denburg/CPR News.

A new exhibition at the Denver Art Museum, “Sustained: The Persistent Genius of Indigenous Art,” highlights 100 years of collecting Indigenous art while shifting the focus to Native perspectives. Developed with guidance from an Indigenous advisory council, the exhibition challenges traditional museum narratives and presents Indigenous art as a dynamic and ongoing tradition.

A view of the Denver Art Museum’s striking architecture, showcasing its modern glass and steel structures. Photo credit: Denver Art Museum.

A view of the Denver Art Museum’s striking architecture, showcasing its modern glass and steel structures. Photo credit: Denver Art Museum.

Spanning 8,000 square feet, the exhibition features a mix of historical and contemporary works, including Steven Yazzie’s portrait of his grandfather, a Navajo Code Talker, and Gabriel Fermin’s film installation capturing Indigenous joy at a powwow. The exhibition runs through December 2025.

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