Photo – courtesy of PHILLIPS © Kent Monkman, Death of Adonis, 2010, 72” x 120”.
Phillips is excited to announce “New Terrains,” a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing significant works of contemporary Native American art. Exploring the influences of modernism, post-war movements, and pop culture, this exhibit provides a vital context for the evolution of contemporary Native art from the mid-20th to early 21st centuries. These artists draw from a rich diaspora of Native American tribal representation, including Canada’s First Nations. Featuring over 50 artists spanning seven decades, the works reflect the socio-political and artistic climates in which they were created. Native American art continues to expand, embracing new ideas, expressions, and artistic mediums. Established, emerging, and under-recognized artists share their unique visions and stories, providing profound insights into the indigenous artist’s experience.
The exhibition is set to open on January 5, 2024, at Phillips, located at 432 Park Avenue. “New Terrains” is co-curated by Bruce Hartman, Tony Abeyta, and James Trotta-Bono, all of whom have gained significant recognition in the museum, artist, or private arenas. Together, they have curated a remarkable collection of iconic works by some of the most celebrated and sought-after contemporary Native American artists to date. Many of these artists have recently been featured in solo or group exhibitions at major museums, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, and the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. Several of these works have never been publicly exhibited before, nor have they been available for acquisition by collectors, foundations, or museums.
