Edward Curtis, Black Eagle, Nez Percé, 1911, photogravure, from The North American Indian.
Edward Curtis, Black Eagle, Nez Percé, 1911, photogravure, from The North American Indian.

OPB’s State of Wonder discusses Edward Curtis with Contemporary Native Photographers Curators

OPB’s State of Wonder spoke with Curator of Native American Art Deana Dartt and Curator of Photography Julia Dolan about interpreting Edward Curtis’ photography and their upcoming exhibition, Contemporary Native Photographers and the Edward Curtis Legacy: Zig Jackson, Wendy Red Star, Will Wilson. Photo Pioneer’s Images Challenge Modern Viewers.

Exhibition artist Wendy Red Star was also featured in a separate piece. ‘What Are You Looking At?’ Wendy Red Star on ‘Edward Curtis: Shadow Catcher’