Why being Indigenous and a (hopeful) art historian is important.
Lauren Good Day Giago, “Independence Day Celebration” (2012), antique ledger paper, colored pencil, graphite, ink, felt-tipped marker (photo by Ernest Amoroso/NMAI) I've wondered how to (re-)start this blog and what direction to go since, well, this might be the second or third time that I've wiped it clean and tried to start again. This time around, I think I finally know what I want to share with you all - my experiences and journey as a Diné student, scholar, and young professional. Yes, yes, I know, there are already established and great blogs of the same genre. So why does my little space on the internet matter? Well, I hope that what I can share will give some insight into my journey in the world of art history and museums, my research interests and plans to get published, and my experiences related to fellowships, jobs, volunteer activities, and so forth. In addition to the first-person narratives and opinions being shared, I also want to highlight other voices an...