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DeGrazia: Still a force 30 years later

All StoriesRyan Bertrand05/09/20160

More than 30 years after his death, Ted DeGrazia remains a major figure in the local and national art community. Originally born in Morenci, what was considered Arizona territory at the time, DeGrazia and his family moved to Italy in 1920. Here he discovered his admiration and fascination with contemporary art. Ten years later, he moved back…

Native American artists break down stereotypes

All StoriesCali Nash02/11/20160

Consider the ubiquitous sepia portrait of an American Indian, donned in an elaborate headdress, embodying a kind of displaced dignity. This image irks Will Wilson. The stereotypical depiction dates back to Edward S. Curtis, the celebrated photographer of the early 20th century. Curtis created an extensive body of photos intended to portray Native Americans as they actually…