Nathan Begaye facts for kids
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Nathan Scott Begaye
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| Born | 1969 |
| Died | December 2010 |
| Nationality | Navajo and Hopi |
| Education | Institute of American Indian Art (Santa Fe, New Mexico), New York State College for Ceramics at Alfred University. |
| Known for | ceramics |
| Movement | Postmodernist Indian Pottery |
Nathan Begaye (born 1969, died 2010) was a talented Native American artist. He was known for his amazing pottery and ceramic art. Nathan was from both the Navajo and Hopi tribes.
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Early Life and Heritage
Nathan Begaye was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1969. His father was Navajo, and his mother was Hopi. He grew up with his grandparents in Third Mesa and Tuba City, Arizona.
His aunt was a famous Hopi potter named Otellie Loloma. Growing up, Nathan learned a lot about the traditions of the Navajo and Hopi people. He learned about their history, stories, and customs.
Becoming an Artist
Nathan became interested in pottery at a very young age. He started making pottery when he was just 10 years old. By the time he was 11, he had his first art show!
He learned traditional pottery skills from people in his community. This included special ways to make pots and secret recipes for colors. He kept these traditional methods private, even when he later taught art.
When Nathan was 14, he received a scholarship from SWAIA. This allowed him to study ceramics at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Nathan's Unique Art Style
Even though Nathan grew up with strong traditions, his art was very new and different. He used unusual ways to create shapes, textures, colors, and designs. His artwork often showed his own personal feelings and life story.
Where His Art Was Shown
Nathan Begaye's pottery was shown in many important art museums. Here are some of the places where people could see his work:
- Native American Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts
- From 2010 to 2016
- Passionate Journey: The Grice Collection of Native American Art
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- Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, North Carolina
- In 2009
- Intersections: Native American Art in a New Light
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- Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts
- From 2006 to 2011
- Free Spirit: The New Native American Potter
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- Stedelijk Museum’s, Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
- In 2006
- Dualities: Nathan Begaye + Les Namingha + Dusty Naranjo
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- Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico
- In 2006
- Indian Market: New Directions in Southwestern Native American Pottery
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- Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts
- From 2001 to 2002
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