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The Complex Legacy of Edward Curtis's Native American Photography

In the early 1900s, Edward S. Curtis set out to document Native American tribes across the American West, creating a vast collection of over 40,000 photographs and numerous recordings. While his work is celebrated for its artistic value, it also faces criticism for presenting a romanticized and staged version of Native American life. Join us as we explore the complex legacy of Curtis’s captivating photography, examining the impact of his work on the perception of Native American cultures and the historical context in which he operated. Discover how Curtis's images, supported by financier J.P. Morgan, both preserved and distorted the realities of Indigenous peoples during a time of immense cultural upheaval.