Takuwe
The title for this exhibit is one Lakota word: "Takuwe." In English: "Why." The focus of the exhibit is the 1890 massacre of Lakotas at Wounded Knee, but it doesn’t begin or end with the killings. Its intent is to begin with positives and to close with a call to action.
The exhibition is divided into seven chronological sections, which are accompanied by the artworks, poetry and songs of contemporary Lakota artists.
"Takuwe" is curated by Craig Howe with the .
A public reception was held at South Dakota Art Museum on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. Howe will discuss this exhibition at 5:45 p.m.
"Takuwe" is curated by Craig Howe with the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies. .
This exhibit is made possible in part by the generous sponsorship of First Bank & Trust as part of Fishback Financial Corporation and the South Dakota Community Foundation.
