Contemporary glass becomes a powerful vessel for Indigenous knowledge, identity, and innovation in Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass, on view June 27–September 20, 2026 at Mingei International Museum. This groundbreaking traveling exhibition brings together approximately 120 works by 29 Native American artists, four Indigenous Pacific Rim artists from New Zealand and Australia, and renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly, offering long-overdue recognition to Indigenous artists working in the dynamic medium of glass. Through breathtaking sculptures, vessels, and mixed-media works, the exhibition explores ancestral traditions, cultural resilience, environmental stewardship, and contemporary Indigenous perspectives with extraordinary beauty and technical mastery.

Originated by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe and presented as part of Handwork 2026, a nationwide celebration of American craft, Clearly Indigenous reveals how artists are reimagining centuries-old stories and cultural practices through one of today’s most expressive artistic mediums. The exhibition offers an inspiring opportunity to experience Indigenous creativity at the intersection of tradition and innovation.

Mingei International Museum, Balboa Park
1439 El Prado
San Diego CA 92101