Born of the Bear Dance by Aguilar, Dugan

Born of the Bear Dance (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798890180117)

Vendor: Dugan Aguilar
Product type: Books
Format: Hardcover
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
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Born of the Bear Dance by Aguilar, Dugan

Born of the Bear Dance

$45.00
Born of the Bear Dance by Aguilar, Dugan

Born of the Bear Dance

$45.00
Format: Hardcover
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Prepare to bear witness to a powerful expression of Native Californian cultural legacies with the opening of OMCA's latest special exhibition, Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar's Photographs of Native California, coming Friday, November 8, 2024. Through the lens of celebrated Native photographer Dugan Aguilar, this exhibition offers a first look at his vibrant collection exploring the tapestry of contemporary Native Californian life. More than simple documents, Aguilar's photographs radiate a sense of quiet but determined celebration and resistance. Drawing from Aguilar's extensive photographic archive, gifted to OMCA by his family in 2021, this collection comes to life through video, audio, and narratives from Native artists, activists, elders, and community members. Join us in celebrating this significant collection and experience the diverse voices of California's Native peoples as they shape the present and future.

Author: Dugan Aguilar
ISBN-13: 9798890180117
Publisher: Radius Books
Language: English
Published: 07/14/2026
Pages: 225
Format: Hardcover
By Dugan Aguilar
By Dugan Aguilar
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Aguilar's work, spanning from 1982 till his death in 2018, defies colonial narratives, showcasing an unwavering Indigenous presence and dynamic cultural practices. From breathtaking California landscapes to intimate gatherings, ceremonies, basket weaving artistry, and portraits of Native war veterans, Aguilar's photographs document a rich and nuanced array of California Native experiences. Each image is a testament to moments of profound cultural significance, weaving together stories of resilience and unyielding vitality that define contemporary Native life.

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