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The official vernissage will take place on: Thursday, May 16 at 5 p.m.
Radical Stitch opens at the National Gallery of Canada on Friday, May 17, 2024 until Monday, September 30, 2024.
Beading is one of the defining mediums of contemporary Indigenous art on this continent, and this landmark exhibition brings much-needed critical attention to the breadth and impact of this practice.
From early beads made of seeds and shells, to trade beads and computer pixels, Indigenous artists have long used beadwork to tell stories, honour loved ones, and celebrate beauty. As they embrace techniques and knowledge passed from previous generations, today’s Indigenous artists are using beading to address concerns and concepts related to history, decolonization and resistance.
Ranging from wearable art and portraiture, to installation and video, the works in Radical Stitch connect past and present, as they imagine new worlds. With humour, poignant testimony, and political and social commentary, this exciting exhibition examines the contemporary and transformative aspects of beading through the innovative works of artists and the tactile beauty of the medium.
Organized and circulated by the MacKenzie Art Gallery. The MacKenzie receives ongoing support from the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, Canada Council for the Arts, SaskCulture, City of Regina, University of Regina, and Saskatchewan Arts Board. Tour supported by the Canada Council for the Arts.
Curated by Sherry Farrell Racette, Michelle LaVallee and Cathy Mattes.
Artists in the Exhibition: Barry Ace, Eva Talooki Aliktiluk, Carrie Allison, Marcus Amerman, Judy Anderson, Kristen Auger, Kaylyn Baker, Christi Belcourt, Catherine Blackburn, Katherine Boyer, Marcia Chickeness, Hannah Claus, Dana Claxton, Ruth Cuthand, Marcy Friesen, Teri Greeves, Joyce Growing Thunder, Justine Gustafson, Donald & Carla Hemlock, Lizzie Ittinuar, Bev Koski, Casey Koyczan, Jennine Krauchi, Martha Kyak, Jean Marshall, Audie Murray, Nadia Myre, Margaret Nazon, Niap, Shelley Niro, Elias Not Afraid, Jamie Okuma, Sandra Okuma, Taqralik Partridge, Jobena Petonoquot, Memory Rose Poni-Cappo, Alesia Poncho & Farlan Quetawki, Skawennati, Samuel Thomas, Olivia Whetung, Dyani White Halk, Kenneth Williams Jr., Nico Williams, Will Wilson.
National Gallery of Canada ShopNGC
Catalogue: Radical Stitch
Art Card: Healing Dance 2
Magnet: Healing Dance 2
Press
Newswire CISION: “Radical Stitch – The largest survey exhibition of contemporary Indigenous beadwork ever presented on the continent “
NGC Magazine: Beads that speak: Acts of visual sovereignty
Radical Stitch - National Gallery of Canada 
Radical Stitch - National Gallery of Canada 
Healing Dance 2 (2013) 100 x 100 cm, mixed media. Collection of the National Gallery of Canada. 
Bandolier for Alain Brousseau (2017) Mixed media. Collection of the Ottawa Art Gallery. Photo: Guy L’Heureux 
Mino bimaadiziwin (2017) Various sizes on mannequin. Mixed media (Men and women’s regalia suite). Collection of the Artist. Touring in Radical Stitch. 
Mino bimaadiziwin (2017) Various sizes on mannequin. Mixed media (Men and women’s regalia suite). Collection of the Artist. Touring in Radical Stitch. 
Mino bimaadiziwin (2017) Various sizes on mannequin. Mixed media (Men and women’s regalia suite). Collection of the Artist. 
Mino bimaadiziwin (2017) Various sizes on mannequin. Mixed media (Men and women’s regalia suite). 
Mino bimaadiziwin (2017) Various sizes on mannequin. Mixed media (Men and women’s regalia suite). Collection of the Artist. 
Mino bimaadiziwin (2017) Various sizes on mannequin. Mixed media (Men and women’s regalia suite). Collection of the Artist. 
Mino bimaadiziwin (2017) Various sizes on mannequin. Mixed media (Men and women’s regalia suite). Collection of the Artist. 
Mino bimaadiziwin (2017) Various sizes on mannequin. Mixed media (Men and women’s regalia suite). Collection of the Artist. 
Radical Stitch - English and French Catalogue (NGC Shop). 
Healing Dance 2 - Art Card and Magnet (NGC Shop). 
LA PAI Gallery. 13 Murray Street in the Market (Ottawa). 
LA PAI Social Media. 
Ariel Troster - City Councillor - Ward 14 Somerset (Ottawa) - Social Media Post 