
Indigo
York Street Location
Freyer – Newman Center
Discover contemporary artists from the United States, Nigeria, Japan and South Korea highlighting this plant-derived dye. With a winding history that spans millennia and traverses thousands of miles, indigo holds a complex and influential place in global art, trade and culture. Explore sculpture, textiles and works on paper that tell a story woven through with history, botany and beauty.
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