In Conversation

The conversation between indigenous artist, Dennis Redmoon Darkeem and Visual Arts Center of NJ Curator, Jordan Horton delves into the exhibition 'In Conversation' featuring the work of Will Wilson and Edward Curtis. It explores the themes of photography as a tool for representation and the impact of historical images on indigenous communities. The discussion also addresses the power dynamics in p...

On this episode of In Conversationour host Dennis Redmoon Darkeem and artists Jeremy Dennise dive into topics like the importance of representation and advocacy for Indigenous communities, the challenges faced by the Shinnecock people, the preservation and sharing of Shinnecock history, the future of Indigenous art, and the balancing of artistic endeavors. They also touch on themes of land back an...

In this episode Dennis brings on artist Henu Josephine Tarrant. They discuss topics including: The power of music as a healing force The importance of acknowledging and representing all indigenous tribes Native tribes have been relocated, and other tribes now occupy their land, leading to a disconnection from sacred sites and history. Non-natives often showing laziness in acknowledging and respect...

The conversation with Wampanoag artist Ella Mahoney covers her multidisciplinary art practice, intergenerational storytelling, the impact of the pandemic on her work, nature-inspired art and storytelling, cultural preservation and visibility, challenges faced by East Coast Indigenous artists, public art and collaboration, fast questions, and the influence of elders. The discussion also includes fu...