Beadwork has always been an integral part of African culture. It is used in ceremonies, adornments, and even currency in some regions. Each design carries cultural significance, often representing ...

Five Métis artists are bringing Red River beadwork into renewed focus at Gallery 1C03, with an exhibition that highlights ...

“Amazon Bag” by Nico Williams is one of the pieces included in “Radical Stitch,” now showing through Aug. 3 at the Eiteljorg Museum. The exhibition is one of the largest collections of contemporary ...

Reine Pavlik holds hand-sewn moccasins in April 2025. Reine Pavlik sorted through a large collection of her latest work. She pointed to a pair of jeans with seal skin flare, a women’s suit made of ...

Demond Melancon brings a New Orleans tradition into the contemporary art world with his first solo museum exhibition, As Any Means Are Necessary, now on view at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary ...

African-inspired artisanal jewelry is taking the world by storm with its unique designs and cultural significance ...

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Rockwell Museum in Corning, NY presents an exhibition highlighting its sustained, dedicated commitment to collecting Contemporary Native Art since its founding.

Three women's age grades--puberty, eligible for "courting," and engaged--are distinguished among the Bhaca and Khuze by dress and beadwork. As a girl passes through these stages of adolescence toward ...

Contemporary beadwork designs are everywhere. "You can go to a powwow and you might see a Nike sign beaded," Karen said. "Which irritates me," added Kuka. "You might see Mickey Mouse, or some other ...