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We Are Bone and Earth: Exploring the Point in Time Collection at the Museum of Art

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A Woman With Her Back To The Camera Is Walking Through A Gallery Filled With Native American Art. The Walls Are Painted A Light Gray, And The Floor Is Covered With A Dark Gray Carpet. The Gallery Is Well Lit, And The Art Is Displayed On Pedestals And In Glass Cases. We Are Bone And Earth (A Point In Time Collection)

The Museum of Art's Point in Time collection is a powerful and moving collection of contemporary Native American art. The collection features over 100 works by Native American artists from across the United States and Canada. These works explore a wide range of themes, including identity, culture, history, and land.

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The Point in Time collection was established in 1999 by the Museum of Art. The collection is a testament to the Museum of Art's commitment to collecting and exhibiting contemporary Native American art. The collection is also a resource for scholars, students, and the general public.

Themes

The Point in Time collection explores a wide range of themes, including:

Identity: The artists in the Point in Time collection explore their own personal identities as Native Americans. They also explore the ways in which Native American identity is defined by history, culture, and politics.
Culture: The artists in the Point in Time collection celebrate Native American culture. They explore traditional art forms, such as beadwork and pottery. They also explore contemporary art forms, such as painting and sculpture.
History: The artists in the Point in Time collection explore the history of Native Americans in the United States and Canada. They explore the ways in which Native Americans have been oppressed and marginalized. They also explore the ways in which Native Americans have resisted oppression and maintained their cultures.
Land: The artists in the Point in Time collection explore the relationship between Native Americans and land. They explore the ways in which Native Americans have been dispossessed of their land. They also explore the ways in which Native Americans have fought to protect their land.

Artists

The Point in Time collection includes works by some of the most important contemporary Native American artists, including:

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
Kay Walkingstick
George Morrison
Rick Rivet
Cara Romero
Mark Mothersbaugh

These artists are all pushing the boundaries of contemporary Native American art. They are creating new and innovative ways to express their identities, cultures, and histories.

The Point in Time collection is a powerful and moving collection of contemporary Native American art. The collection explores a wide range of themes, including identity, culture, history, and land. The collection is a testament to the Museum of Art's commitment to collecting and exhibiting contemporary Native American art. The collection is also a resource for scholars, students, and the general public.