Red, Black, and Brown: Artists and the Aesthetics of Race

On January 15-16, 2011, Cultural Survival's arts editor, Dr. Phoebe Farris (Powhatan-Renape), will be giving an illustrated talk at the  National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., about artists of mixed Native American, African American, and Latin American heritage whose identities are reflected in their art and who deal with themes of social justice. Primarily women, the artists reference race or identity in myriad ways, often juxtaposed with issues of gender.

Phoebe Farris is a professor of art and design and women’s studies at Purdue University. As an independent curator, photographer, professor, author, and art therapist, Dr. Farris explores issues involving race, gender, indigenous sovereignty, Native American Studies, peace, social justice, and the environment. Her books, Voices of Color: Art and Society in the Americas and Women Artists of Color: A Bio-Critical Sourcebook to 20th Century Artists in the Americas, create a dialogue about the intersections of social activism and the arts.

To RSVP or for more information, please email NMAI-SSP@si.edu.