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Native American Arts in Focus: Sustaining Traditions—Digital Memories

Discover how artist Kelly Church is ensuring that centuries of Indigenous traditions are preserved for future generations with her beautifully woven basketry.

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Contemporary Craft

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Craft and Decorative Arts
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Decorative Arts in Focus: Miniature Diorama of John Gellatly Collection

How John Gellatly’s eclectic collection of fine and decorative arts took over his New York home and six rooms in the Heckscher Building

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Exhibitions

From the Collection
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Kay WalkingStick and the Indigenous Presence in American Landscape Painting

A look at three paintings that represent three different decades of the artist’s vibrant career

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From the Collection

New Acquisitions
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Bringing Chicanx Stories Into the Classroom Through Art

Museum educators share Chicanx posters with teachers around the world

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Chicano Graphics

Education
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Sonya Clark’s “Monumental” Achievements

Examining historical imbalances and the roots of racial injustice through fiber art

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Contemporary Craft

New Acquisitions
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Black Friday Art Browsing

Not to be shady, but sometimes the cure for Black Friday stress is art

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From the Collection
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Body and Blood in Ana Mendieta’s Filmwork

Learn about the legacy of groundbreaking artist Ana Mendieta and how she examined urgent political, personal, and artistic questions through her artwork

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Programs

New Acquisitions
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