Born of the Bear Dance, 9798890180117
Hardcover
Bear witness to Native Californian resilience, celebration, and resistance through photography.
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Born of the Bear Dance

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  • Hardcover

    225 pages

  • Release Date

    27 August 2026

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Summary

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 …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9798890180117
Author:Dugan Aguilar, Drew Johnson
Publisher:Radius Books
Imprint:Radius Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:225
Release Date:27 August 2026
Weight:0g
Dimensions:279mm x 279mm
About The Author

Dugan Aguilar

Aguilar’s work, spanning from 1982 until 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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