Dr. Kathryn Bunn Marcuse

Biography

Kathryn Bunn-Marcuse is an Associate Professor in Art History at the University of Washington and the Bill Holm Center Endowed Professor and Curator of Northwest Native American Art at the Burke Museum. She has a PhD in Art History from the University of Washington and has worked extensively on projects that amplify the voices and practices of women artists from the Northwest Coast. Bunn-Marcuse's recent research addresses the historical biases that have affected women and non-binary artists in the realm of Northwest Coast art. She seeks to create a comprehensive vision of Indigenous art practices and is dedicated to rectifying the representation of female artists in exhibitions and scholarship. Notable publications include her co-edited volume, Unsettling Native Art Histories Northwest Coast, which challenges colonial narratives in art history by integrating Indigenous perspectives. Her exhibitions, such as 'Woven Wool: Resilience Coast Salish Weaving,' highlight the cultural significance and skill behind Indigenous weaving practices. Bunn-Marcuse actively collaborates with Indigenous artists to revitalize museum collections and promote cultural heritage efforts.

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