Speakers
American Photographer
Shane Balkowitsch
Shane Balkowitsch is a self-taught wet plate (ambrotype) photographer. He proudly bears the Hidatsa name, Maa’ishda tehxixi Agu’agshiu (“Shadow Catcher”) given to him by Calvin Grinnell of the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold Reservation. rnrnBalkowitsch’s presentation will focus on Curtis’s photographic techniques and his complex relationship to the photographer’s legacy.
Humanities Scholar
Clay Jenkinson
Clay Jenkinson is a well-known writer, moderator and documentary filmmaker who is frequently featured as an expert commentator on historical documentaries, collaborating with the likes of Ken Burns. rnrnJenkinson will share insights into Curtis, providing an overview of his life and work based on his expertise as a historian.
Portrait Descendant
Dr. Liz Ross
Dr. Liz Ross’ grandparents—Joe and Ola Nashoalook—and her mother, Ana Nashoalook Ellis, were all photographed by Curtis during his work on u0022The North American Indian,u0022 and her grandfather Joe Nashoalook was the last traditional chief in Unalakleet, Alaska. rnrnRoss’ presentation will offer an insight into Curtis’s work from a very personal perspective as she reflects on her mother and grandparents’ involvement in the photographer’s work in Alaska.
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