“Makowa: The Worlds Above Us”
Aug 19, 2025 - Nov 18, 2025
"Makowa: The Worlds Above Us"
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is proud to announce Makowa: The Worlds Above Us, an immersive exhibition exploring Indigenous relationships with the sky, on view from June 2, 2025, through September 2026.
“This exhibition is about observation and connection,” said Marlon Magdalena (Jemez Pueblo), co-curator. “It’s a chance to see the sky through Indigenous eyes and recognize how our stories and sciences speak to one another.”
From radio astronomy to solstice calendars, Indigenous peoples have long looked to the sky for timing, meaning, and beauty. Makowa: The Worlds Above Us invites visitors to explore the sky through multiple lenses, blending scientific discovery with cultural storytelling.
The exhibition takes an expansive view of the sky, encompassing constellations, birds, eclipses, clouds, astronauts, and more. By juxtaposing artistic renderings of celestial events with cutting-edge telescopic imaging, Makowa connects the ancient and the modern.
Throughout the exhibit, visitors are asked to look closely and to think about how deep observation shapes the knowledge held by religious practitioners, scientists, farmers, artists, and community members.
Night photography, pottery, textiles, interviews, and hands-on activities are among the exhibit components. A small planetarium experience will allow visitors to immerse themselves in a changing sky during programs. Interviews will highlight a range of Indigenous astrophysicists, skywatchers, and artists.
Date: June 2,2025 through September 2026
Location: Museum of Indian Arts & Culture,710 Camino Lejo off Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
For More Information, please visit The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture's website at: https://www.indianartsandculture.org/
Event Information
Location: Museum of Indian Arts & Culture,710 Camino Lejo off Old Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe, NM 87505
https://www.indianartsandculture.org/
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