American Indians Artists: A Tale of Two Visionaries

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Two famous artists with American Indian roots — Fritz Scholder and John Nieto — offer distinct and visually compelling interpretations of the American Indian experience and the modern American West.

Fritz Scholder

Indian/Not Indian

Fritz Scholder was known for his unconventional paintings of American Indians.

John Nieto

Artist of the American West

John Nieto paints striking, symbolic portraits representing icons of the American West.

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Two famous artists with American Indian roots — Fritz Scholder and John Nieto — offer distinct and visually compelling interpretations of the American Indian experience and the modern American West.

Fritz Scholder

Indian/Not Indian

John Nieto

Artist of the American West

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