Critical Writing Index

Indians have culture, whites just get art

by Jon Whyte

Banff Crag & Canyon, Jan. 13, 1988

"Indians have culture, whites just get art" is a review of Re-Visions, a curated show by Helga Pakasaar. Aboriginal artists mentioned include Jimmie Durham, Edward Poitras, Mike MacDonald, and Joane Cardinal-Schubert. A short description of each artist and their work is also included. Whyte opines that perhaps the overall show could have been stronger by including contemporary competitive chicken dancing costumes, or photographs of Stoney Christmas lighting. Morever, Edgar A. Heap of Birds critiques Pakasaar's choices, suggesting she goes along with convention by selecting established artists rather than taking risks with other, less established artists.

ITEM 1988.120 – available for viewing in the Research Centre

Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited

Electric Totem 87Mike MacDonald

Keeper of the VisionJoane Cardinal-Schubert