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Marwin Begaye, Atseetuts'ii (Red Tail Hawk)

Marwin Begaye
1970-
Diné (Navajo)
Date
2016
Edition / State
27/30
Classification
Print
Dimensions
8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Accession Number
2016.20.20.19
Credit
Gift of the Artist
Biography
Marwin Begaye (Navajo/Diné) is an accomplished painter and printmaker, particularly known for his highly detailed linocut and woodblock carving. His imagery often combines figurative elements related to his cultural identity, along with ornately patterned backgrounds inspired by weaving designs.

Begaye is an Associate Professor of Painting and Printmaking at the University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK). He has an MFA in Printmaking and a BFA in Painting, both from the University of Oklahoma, and also holds Associates degrees from the Institute of American Indian Arts (Santa Fe, NM) and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh (PA). Begaye’s work has been exhibited extensively around the nation, as well as many international venues including shows in Argentina, Australia, China, Estonia, Italy, New Zealand, Paraguay, and Russia. He is the recipient of multiple awards.
https://crowsshadow.org/artist/marwin-begaye
Newman Fricke, S., Navajo Printmaker Marwin Begaye, First American Art Magazine, Summer 2016, No.11: 46-51.
Date of Bio
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