In this docent-led tour, explore artworks by contemporary artists representing many tribal affiliations, who are reshaping the narratives about American land and identity. Presented near historical Anglo-American paintings, these works offer insight into Native perspectives on stereotypes, beliefs, and themes circulated by 19th-century artists. More importantly, they depict Indigenous art, culture, and traditions in Wisconsin and beyond as they have always been: vibrant, enduring, and thriving. Featured artworks include Landscape (1986) by celebrated Ojibwe artist George Morrison, a monumental twelve-foot wood collage on a limited-time loan from Art Bridges, and Feather Canoe (ca. 1993) by Ho-Chunk American and Wisconsin-native artist Truman Lowe, whose featured exhibition Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, organized by Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, will open at the Milwaukee Art Museum on April 9. This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online.
Drop-in tours invite you to explore the Museum through the perspectives of our knowledgeable docents, with different themes highlighting the collection each season.
Featured artworks are subject to change due to conservation and Collection care.
