Native American and African American Art Unfold Across New York Exhibitions
The New York Historical Society is featuring the Hsu-Tang collection, highlighting modern and contemporary Native American art. The exhibition, titled "House Made of Dawn: Art by Native Americans 1880 to Now," will run until August 16, 2026. It includes works from notable artists such as Nampeyo, Maria Martinez, and T.C. Cannon, spanning around 150 years. The Tang Wing for American Democracy, funded by Oscar Tang and Agnes Hsu-Tang, is set for its grand unveiling on June 18. Additionally, upcoming events include Carolyn Mazloomi’s quilt on display at Claire Oliver Gallery and ceremonial fires by the Lenape Center at Abrons Arts Center.
Key facts
- The New York Historical received promised gifts from the Hsu-Tang collection of Native American art.
- Exhibition 'House Made of Dawn' runs through August 16, 2026.
- Tang Wing for American Democracy opens June 18 at The New York Historical.
- Carolyn Mazloomi's 'Chasing Freedom' is on view at Claire Oliver Gallery through May 23, 2026.
- Julian V.L. Gaines's 'Fly in the Sugar Bowl' is at Cristin Tierney Gallery.
- Kinstillatory Mappings fires at Abrons Arts Center on May 21 and June 25.
- The Hsu-Tang collection includes works by Nampeyo, Maria Martinez, Oscar Howe, and Jeffrey Gibson.
- The Tang Wing will increase Academy for American Democracy participation tenfold.
Entities
Artists
- Agnes Hsu-Tang
- Oscar Tang
- N. Scott Momaday
- Nampeyo of Hano
- Maria Martinez
- Angel De Cora
- Hart Lone Wolf Schultz
- Zitkala-Ša
- Awa Tsireh
- Julian Martinez
- Quah Ah Tonita Peña
- Gerónima Montoya
- Tse Tsan Pablita Velarde
- Acee Blue Eagle
- Archie Blackowl
- Oscar Howe
- George Morrison
- Fritz Scholder
- Allan Houser
- T.C. Cannon
- Earl Biss
- Linda Lomahaftewa
- Joy Harjo
- Dan Namingha
- David Bradley
- Jaune Quick-to-See-Smith
- Emmi Whitehorse
- Anita Fields
- Cara Romero
- Diego Romero
- Courtney Leonard
- Frank Buffalo Hyde
- Preston Singletary
- Virgil Ortiz
- Tom Jones
- Jeffrey Gibson
- Carolyn Mazloomi
- Julian V.L. Gaines
- Emily Johnson
- Kai Recollect
- Lillian Wald
Institutions
- The New York Historical
- Claire Oliver Gallery
- Cristin Tierney Gallery
- Abrons Arts Center
- Henry Street Settlement
- The Lenape Center
- Institute for American Indian Art
- Forbes
Locations
- New York
- Manhattan
- Lenapehoking
- Santa Fe
- Shiprock
- Antelope Canyon
- United States