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Jimmie Durham: Postmodernist `savage.'

Authors :
Lippard, Lucy R.
Source :
Art in America. Feb93, Vol. 81 Issue 2, p62. 9p. 13 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Discusses the work of Cherokee artist Jimmie Durham, which mocks conventional art institutions and contests derogatory stereotypes of Native Americans. Profile of Durham; The Banks of the Ohio; Five overlapping categories of Durham's work; Catskill Giveaway; Bone pieces in Durham's work; Works featuring Jose Bedia, a fictional Cuban explorer/archaeologist of the 4th millennium created by Durham.

Subjects

Subjects :
DURHAM, Jimmie, 1940-2021

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00043214
Volume :
81
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Art in America
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9302120078