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Title:	Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe
Date:	10/29/2022 - 5/14/2023
Address:	Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97205,
Location:	Portland, OR
Hours:	10:00am - 5:00pm
Cost/Cover:	free - $25
Web Page:	https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions/dakota-modern/
Contact Info:	503-226-2811

Details:

Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe introduces new generations to one of the twentieth century’s most innovative Native American painters. Howe (1915–1983) committed his artistic career to the preservation, relevance, and ongoing expression of his Yanktonai Dakota culture. He proved that art could be simultaneously modern and embedded in customary Ochéthi Šakówi? (Sioux) culture and aesthetics—to him there was no contradiction. Howe challenged the art establishment’s preconceptions and definitions of Native American painting. In doing so, he catalyzed a movement among Native artists to express their individuality rather than conforming to an established style. This legacy of innovation and advocacy continues to inspire generations of Native artists to take pride in their heritage and resist stereotypes.