Indigenous Art July 7, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, art, Art exhibit, Cass Gilbert, Indigenous people, Musuem of the American Indian, Native American, NYC, photography, Smithsonian
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I took a three mile walk south via Broadway to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. I haven’t been to that beautiful building (formerly the Custom House designed by Cass Gilbert in 1907) in a very long time. A diverse and multifaceted cultural and educational enterprise, the National Museum of the American Indian is an active and visible component of the Smithsonian. The Museum cares for one of the world’s most expansive collection of Native artifacts, including objects, photographs and archives covering the entire Western Hemisphere, from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego. The bottom four photos are contemporary pieces seen in a wonderful display on the ground floor. I highly recommend a visit. It is free and open daily from 10 to 5.
While at the Zoo 