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Sharon Hoogstraten’s photography exhibit aims to preserve Potawatomi culture

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Photographer Sharon Hoogstraten documented modern Potawatomi people dressed in formal regalia. The exhibit has been on display since July 30, featured an artist talk Friday and runs through Aug. 28th. The show is curated by Evanston artist Fran Joy.

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Sharon Hoogstraten’s photography exhibit aims to preserve Potawatomi culture

Photography is a vessel for cultural preservation for Sharon Hoogstraten, giving dignity and visibility to a native community that has often been unable to control its own image, she said. Hoogstraten, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and a Chicago resident, embarked on a photography project more than 10 years ago, documenting modern Potawatomi...The post Sharon Hoogstraten’s photography exhibit aims to preserve Potawatomi culture appea…

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