© Ben Pease – Wherein Lies the Beauty of Life (detail)
Acrylic and oil painting by contemporary artist Ben Pease portrays an Apsáalooke woman in a traditional dress covered with elk teeth, holding her baby. To Pease, flowers represent divinity and beauty in many religions.
Apsáalooke Women and Warriors is jointly organized by the Field Museum and the Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society at the University of Chicago.
DATES
February 4 – May 29, 2023
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The Apsáalooke [ap-SAH-loo-gah] people of the Northern Plains are known for their bravery, artistry, and extravagance. Apsáalooke Women and Warriors, created and curated by The Field Museum, celebrates the Apsáalooke people’s daring feats in battle, unparalleled horsemanship, and innovative beadwork–all centered around and protected by women. Alongside historical war shields and regalia, contemporary Native American art highlights how this bravery and artistry is alive today.
