The amount of Indigenous art collected and properly contextualized by cultural institutions remains slim. Meanwhile, that art is undervalued and overlooked by inequitable market dynamics. However, public engagement on the subject is increasing, thanks to the handful of specialized curators of Indigenous art at major museums and the networks of artists and independent curators outside those institutions.
Below are some of the organizations and artists who, in 2022, forged a stage for Indigenous art at museums, education systems, and international exhibitions.