Nico Williams takes beading to a whole new level with his unbelievably intricate soft sculptures
The multidisciplinary Canadian artist joins Q's Tom Power to discuss his work, winning the 2024 Sobey Art Award, and why ...
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Local bead store owner Karen Kubby captivates with longtime love of beadwork
When she was a child, co-owner Karen Kubby was exposed to numerous art forms by her grandmother. After trying a variety of mediums, beadwork stood out. “My grandmother was a professional seamstress ...
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State museum exhibits look at traditions of Indigenous communities
Two exhibits now open at the Illinois State Museum’s Lockport Gallery help to tell the story of Indigenous communities and their traditions in Illinois and across the Midwest. “Minohsayaki ‘Painted ...
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The Opulent Beadwork of Black Masker Demond Melancon
In addition to a year-long display of his beadwork at the museum beginning February 7, Melancon was awarded a $10,000 cash prize. Also known as Big Chief Demond Melancon, the artist has spent over ...