Beads they’re sewn so tight

Curated by Lisa Myers, Textile Museum of Canada, Toronto, October 10, 2018 - May 26, 2019

This exhibition demonstrates a shift from archaic notions of Indigenous cultural production and celebrates the ongoing perseverance of Indigenous knowledges, which are steeped in technological advancements. By challenging the idea of “tradition”, it allows these artists to generate discussions towards new modes of Indigenous cultural display and tradition. Acknowledging that Indigenous beading and quillworks continue to be a symbol of our resilience and political sovereignty, this exhibition embraces the grounded progression of innovation within our visual culture.