buffalo soldiers: reVision
History, place, and fine art intersect in buffalo soldiers: reVision for an examination of the complicated legacy of the all-Black Army regiments established in 1866 following the Civil War. Known as Buffalo Soldiers, these regiments – including the 9th Cavalry who were stationed at Fort Garland from 1875 to 1879 – played an important role in American westward expansion and the displacement of Indigenous populations.
Created in collaboration with eight independent artists from across the United States buffalo soldiers: reVision features a diverse set of artistic creations ranging from prints to poetry which trace history from slavery to service and evoke the emotional toil of this part of our shared past.
Disrupting the common narratives of manifest destiny, buffalo soldiers: reVision presents a rare chance to reconcile some of the most difficult aspects of Colorado’s past while also looking toward the future of historical interpretation and how museums can tell more inclusive and representational histories.
The exhibition features the work of eight artists from across the United States. Contributing artists include:
- Chip Thomas (lead artist)
- Esther Belin
- Mahogany L. Browne
- Rosie Carter
- Gaia
- André Leon Gray
- Theodore Harris
- Tom Judd
