Luna’s unexpected passing at the age of 68 interrupted a steady flow of thoughtful and provocative performance art.
READ: Remembering James Luna, Who Gave His Voice and His Body to Native American Art
I had posted about James prior on this blog. He was articulate and funny and a real warrior in his art. I only met him once.
“James Luna is one of the most important contemporary Native artists of our day,” said Patsy Phillips, director of IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, in a statement to Hyperallergic. “His art and contributions to the art world will live on in institutions and publications, but more importantly he will live on in perpetuity in people’s minds and hearts.”
Lara Trace Hentz 
Reblogged this on Cynthia Coleman Emery's Blog.
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A sad loss of a very interesting man. I enjoyed the clips a lot. ‘Take a picture with a real Indian’ says so much about history and heritage. Very moving.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I can’t stop sobbing! Thank you Pete! XOX
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Thank you for sharing, and for remembering him.
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He was sarcastic in such a good way. I really will miss him.
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Considering the average life expectancy for the U.S. alone (both sexes) as of 2017 was 76 years….I think we have all been robbed — Mr. Luna even more so. When will this life expectancy disparity for Native peoples become important to ALL of us?
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It is true, KC. We (indigenous) are expected to live much shorter lives – due to bad diets, stress, trauma.
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Love the photo at the top of this post. So much in that sparkling, challenging gaze. Thanks for introducing James Luna to me.
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You are so welcome mytiturk – glad you stopped by 🙂
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Reblogged this on MARY CALVO .
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