Shifting the Narrative: 21st Century Acquisitions
Julie Buffalohead (Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma and American, born 1972), The Nourished, 2019, Diptych with acrylic, graphite and collage on Lokta paper, Gift of Greg and Cathy Tibbles, 2023.1.1a,b © Julie Buffalohead
Julie Buffalohead (Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma and American, born 1972), The Nourished, 2019, Diptych with acrylic, graphite and collage on Lokta paper, Gift of Greg and Cathy Tibbles, 2023.1.1a,b © Julie Buffalohead · License
Shifting the Narrative: 21st Century Acquisitions is on view at Portland Art Museum, Portland, United States, until December 13, 2026.
Last verified September 22, 2026 · Official source ↗
This exhibition presents Native American artworks added to the Portland Art Museum's collection since 2000. Displaying historic pieces alongside modern paintings, sculptures, prints, fashion, photography, and basketry, the presentation emphasizes contemporary Indigenous creative expression. It also chronicles the growth of the museum's Native art holdings from their initial 1918 acquisitions through to present-day community connections.
Venue
- Portland Art MuseumPortland, United States · November 20, 2025 – December 13, 2026Until 13 Dec
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Julie Buffalohead (Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma and American, born 1972), The Nourished, 2019, Diptych with acrylic, graphite and collage on Lokta paper, Gift of Greg and Cathy Tibbles, 2023.1.1a,b © Julie Buffalohead
Julie Buffalohead (Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma and American, born 1972), The Nourished, 2019, Diptych with acrylic, graphite and collage on Lokta paper, Gift of Greg and Cathy Tibbles, 2023.1.1a,b © Julie Buffalohead · License · Source ↗