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Hallway view of the Painted Expressions exhibition.

Painted Expressions

Painted Reflections emphasizes the sophisticated aesthetic qualities of Pueblo art through the study of reversible optical illusions and ambiguous figure-ground relationships.

Voices of the Clay exhibition hall with full length wall painting, a statue of a native woman, and native pottery on display.

Voices of the Clay: San Ildefonso Pottery, 1600 - 1930

Helps in creating more appreciation of the depth of artistic creativity and cultural knowledge incorporated into San Ildefonso Art.

Signage and entrance for the Diego Romero vs The End of Art exhibition.

Diego Romero vs the End of Art

This exhibition is a dynamic exploration of a Cochiti Pueblo artist's journey through life as depicted through his work. This exhibition shares Romero's unique and engaging stories of life and struggle through a cultural and pop culture lens.

 

Display titled "Adulthood" featuring native clothing, rugs, and woven baskets.

Here, Now and Always

Three simple words - Here, Now and Always - tell the story of the Southwest's oldest communities. From elder to younger, each generation has taught the next: We are here, now and we will be here always.

 

Exhibition entrance and Acknowledgements.

The Buchsbaum Gallery of Southwestern Pottery

The Buchsbaum Gallery exhibits nearly 300 vessels created by outstanding ceramic artists of the Pueblos of New Mexico and Arizona, from the inception of pottery-making in the Southwest up to the present.

 

Online Exhibitions

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture produces online exhibitions illustrating themes and ideas related to Native American material culture. Some online exhibitions complement the exhibitions on view in the galleries, others are created specifically for the Web.

Closeup of turquoise art piece with orange and turquoise shell.

Turquoise, Water, Sky

This online version of "Turquoise, Water, Sky: The Stone and Its Meaning" highlights the Museum?s extensive collection of Southwestern turquoise jewelry and presents all aspects of the stone, from geology, mining and history, to questions of authenticity and value.

Native American Woven basket

Travels With my Aunt

"Travels With my Aunt" tells of a unique collection of objects acquired by Sue Bacharach (1902-1999), a woman whose love of travel was exceeded only by her discerning eye for collectibles.

Native American designed pottery

Touched by Fire

Showcases the life and work of Maria Martinez, the legendary San Ildefonso potter who forever changed the world of Indian art.

Sculpture of Native American in head dress.

Tourist Icons

"Tourist Icons: Native American Kitsch, Camp, and Fine Art Along Route 66" highlights Native American art and artifacts of the Route 66 era.

Comic art of Native American super hero

Comic Art Indigene

In Comic Art Indigène Indian artists articulate identity, politics, and culture using the unique dynamics of comic art.

The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs recognizes that Matterport virtual tours do not meet accessibility standards. In keeping with the Department’s commitment to inclusive digital experiences, we are working with Matterport to resolve these issues.