"I am a Line of Words" Art Exhibit Reception In-person
For the first time in the Labriola Center space at Hayden Library, the Center is hosting an Indigenous art exhibition on Wednesday, November 12 from 6 to 7:00 p.m.! The artist, Mirra Keeto (Diné / Akimel O’odham) developed a series of artworks that depict her relationship as an Indigenous person who studied art history and Italian at Arizona State University. Her pieces pay homage to her family whose lineage lives in the lines of arts and storytelling and commentary on Italian history. This exhibit combines two complex cultures into unique and beautiful mixed mediums: basketry, books, paintings, prints, and charcoal interwoven with punk-rock lyrics. Upcoming soon will be a book display that accompanies Keeto's exhibit, with literature from both Italian and Indigenous cultures. This grand opening celebrates the deep, empathetic work that Mirra Keeto underwent as an expression of gratitude towards the Labriola Center being a safe space where she felt she could freely express herself as an Indigenous scholar and artist.
In short: If you want to know about Mirra Keeto, "simply look at the surface of my paintings and drawings and me; there I am. There’s nothing else behind it."
The artist considers music an important part of the art creation process. Some music that has spoken to her during the creation of the pieces includes: The Damned’s “I Think I’m Wonderful”, from their album Damned But Not Forgotten.
Mark your calendars and come celebrate the beautiful work Mirra Keeto created!
- Date:
- Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Time:
- 06:00 pm - 07:00 pm
- Time Zone:
- Arizona Time (change)
- Location:
- Hayden Library - Labriola Center 2nd Floor
- Campus:
- Tempe campus
- Audience:
- Faculty Freshman General Public Graduate Staff Transfer Undergraduate
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