Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe

Exhibitions

Truman Lowe (Hoocąk, 1944–2019), Canoe Form, 1985–90.

Peeled willow saplings and leather. 25 × 191 × 25 in. National Museum of the American Indian 26/9766, gift of John and Meryl Lipton Lavine. National Museum of the American Indian

Overview

  • April 9–August 1, 2027

  • Baker/Rowland Galleries

  • Free for Members

  • Included with admission

Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe presents the work of one of the most acclaimed Indigenous sculptors of his generation. Known for his striking sculptures and drawings inspired by rivers, woodlands, and Hooçak cultural traditions, this major retrospective brings together works spanning Lowe’s career, offering visitors a chance to experience his deep connection to water, landscape, and place.

The exhibition was organized by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and curated by Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art Rebecca Head Trautmann.

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Support

The Milwaukee Art Museum extends its sincere thanks to the Visionaries.

  • Mark and Debbie Attanasio

  • Donna and Donald Baumgartner

  • Murph Burke

  • Bill and Sandy Haack

  • Chris Harned and Elizabeth Quadracci Harned

  • The Helmerich Trust

  • Kenneth and Alice Kayser

  • Joan Lubar and John Crouch

  • Jeff and Gail Yabuki

Tour support

Leading support provided by

Major support provided by

Generous support provided by

  • Ameriprise Financial

Additional support provided by

  • John and Meryl Lipton Lavine

  • Leslie A. Wheelock