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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

This groundbreaking exhibition—the DIA's first major Native American show in 30 years—features diverse mediums from traditional beadwork to contemporary film, with gallery labels in Anishinaabemowin.

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Native American Art, Present and Powerful | Q&A with "Contemporary Anishinaabe Art" Curator Denene De Quintal

Discover how 60+ Anishinaabe artists are challenging perceptions of Native American art in the DIA's groundbreaking exhibition "Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation" - from punk photography to runway fashion.

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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation opens on Sunday, Sept. 28 and runs through April 5, 2026 at the Detroit Institute of Arts, showcasing over 90 works by 60+ Anishinaabe artists from the Great Lakes region.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

For another program, we’ll host a celebrated Anishinaabe author in partnership with a local Native American community center. We hope that these projects will form the foundation for a continuation of this work in Detroit Native American communities and beyond.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

The theme of continuation is central to the exhibition and reflected throughout the museum.

We're also amplifying Anishinaabe voices through programming. One highlight is a screening of Star Wars dubbed in Anishinaabemowin.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

Under the director’s leadership, the DIA has made it a priority to continue to highlight and acquire both historical and contemporary Native American art. It’s important that visitors see not only the deep history of Native American art but also its ongoing impact.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

How can institutions like the DIA continue to support and amplify Indigenous voices beyond exhibitions?
While this exhibition is on view for six months, our commitment goes well beyond that.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

I also hope they take away something about Anishinaabe culture, maybe even a few words in the language, and remain open to experiencing contemporary Native American/Anishinaabe art in new ways.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

I want them to recognize that many of these artists are people they may live near, work with, or have gone to school with.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

What do you hope visitors walk away with after seeing this show?
I hope visitors leave with a new understanding and appreciation for Native American art—especially Anishinaabe art.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

Norval Morrisseau (Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation), Punk Rockers Nancy and Andy, 1989. The Estate of Norval Morrisseau
Norval Morrisseau (Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation), Punk Rockers Nancy and Andy, 1989. The Estate of Norval Morrisseau
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

We also highlight artists like Kelly Church whose basketry is seeped in cultural traditions, but her inclusion of a QR-Code grafts her in the present, and photography by Richard Church, Kelly’s uncle.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

Visitors might be surprised by the range of work on view. For example, we feature three pieces by Norval Morrisseau, one of the most popular artists in the DIA’s collection. Seeing the variety within his work is powerful.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

Originally, we planned to feature about 40 works, but once we saw the quality and breadth of what was submitted, we knew we had to include more. The artists really went above and beyond—some even created new pieces specifically for the exhibition.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

As a curator, I always joke that we’re not supposed to have favorites—and in this case, I truly don’t. All the artworks in this exhibition are phenomenal..
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

The decisions weren’t based on merit alone—many outstanding artists couldn’t be included simply because their work didn’t fit the vision the advisory committee had for the exhibition.

Is there a piece in the exhibition that’s especially meaningful to you? Why?
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

As curator, I approved of the final selections, working closely with the advisory committee who helped shape the vision and focus of the exhibition.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

We then sent invitations to those artists, and in some cases, those invitations were shared with others—so what began as a targeted outreach became more of an open call.

From there, we had a much larger pool of artists than we could ultimately include.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

I was given an initial list of potential artists, which I reviewed and added to based on my own knowledge of the field.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

With over 60 featured artists—and more than 90 works—how did the museum go about selecting the works and voices included?
It was a long and thoughtful process.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

One of David’s images features Iggy Pop, and it invites viewers to ask, “Why is this here?” That question opens the door to a broader understanding—one shaped by the artist’s own voice and lived experience.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

One of them is David Dominic, a well-known photographer of the rock scene in the Detroit area. When we talked about his work for this show, I specifically asked to include his punk photography, because it challenges expectations of what Native American art looks like.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

Historically, Native people were often the subjects of photos taken by white photographers, which contributed to stereotypes. In this show, we feature multiple Native photographers presenting their own perspectives—of their families, homes, and lifestyles.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

Sometimes people forget that Native American artists are living and creating today—in cities, in diverse communities, across media—and their work reflects that.

Photography is one area where this shift is especially visible.
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Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 7h

With this exhibition, there’s an opportunity to put away those preconceived notions.

For example, I recently discussed a work that featured a Marvel superhero, and someone questioned how that could be Native American art.
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