Native Views: Influences of Modern Culture by Joanna Bigfeather; Rayna Green (Very good, 2004, Pbk, 80 pgs, Artrain USA)

Cover has slight wear; pages have almost no wear; pages appear to be unmarked.

Native Views: Influences of Modern Culture is a contemporary Native American art exhibition curated by Joanna Bigfeather and presented by Artrain USA that explores how popular culture influences Native artists.  The exhibition features works by approximately 53 to 54 living Native American artists and is housed in vintage rail cars as it tours the country. 

The show addresses three primary themes:

--Influences from popular culture, examining how modern media and societal trends impact Indigenous artistic expression. 
--Native knowledge, which includes perspectives on land, science, and wisdom. 
--Cultural modernism and technology, highlighting the intersection of traditional practices with contemporary materials and experiences.

The artwork juxtaposes traditional Native American representations with modern materials, images, and experiences, often using humor and irony to challenge stereotypical imagery. The pieces respond to issues such as the destruction of nature, community, and tradition, while rethinking spiritual icons and asserting cultural sovereignty.