Filled with stunning photographs revealing the richness and vibrancy of contemporary Native Californian cultures, this exhibit features portraits and landscapes that subvert the typical romanticized narrative of Native peoples. Dugan Aguilar (Mountain Maidu/Pit River/Walker River Paiute) spoke his heart through these 28 photographs, depicting Native basket makers and dancers as well as military veterans and motorcyclists. These images provide an intimate look into the lives of contemporary Native peoples and document the perseverance and renewal of Native California's living, vibrant cultures.

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See the exhibition at the Temecula Valley Museum from DEC 5, 2025 to FEB 8, 2025.