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The museum hosts a special after-hours event in celebration of the special installation “Making a Statement.” Visitors can hear from contemporary Indigenous fashion designers, enjoy a unique fashion showcase, and support Native artists.
Indigenous Couture and Style
Level 1: Rasmuson Theater
Enjoy an evening of conversation with quillwork artist Joe Big Mountain (Mohawk/Cree/Comanche) and Sunshine Big Mountain (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin) of Ironhorse Quillwork, and fashion designer and celebrity stylist Jason Rembert of Aliette, moderated by Vogue Fashion and Style writer Christian Allaire (Ojibwe). Actress Lily Gladstone (Siksikaitsitapi [Blackfeet]/Nimiipuu [Nez Perce]) turned the spotlight on Indigenous luxury design to celebrate her extraordinary milestone as the first Native American nominated for Best Actress. She dazzled at the 96th Academy Awards in opulent custom Gucci gowns with porcupine quillwork by Big Mountain. *Reserve your seat now (required).
Image: Gladstone at the 96th Academy Awards. Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images
