Kent Monkman
The Triumph of Mischief
Kent Monkman | Beaded Moccasins, 2007 | machine loomed beads on vinyl shoes | collection of the artist
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June 18, 2010 - September 12, 2010 Kent Monkman is a Toronto-based artist of Cree and Irish ancestry. He produces work in a variety of media, including painting, video, film, photography, sculpture, installation, and performance.
Monkman draws inspiration from the histories depicted in 19th century art, including photography and Romantic painting, colonial portrayals of Aboriginal peoples and cinematic genres such as classic Hollywood westerns. Using these conventions, he constructs new stories through images that take into account missing narratives and perspectives of Aboriginal peoples.
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