Events in Bronx

The Muhheakantuck in Focus

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Wave Hill

Muhheakantuck, a Lenape word meaning the river that flows both ways, was the original name for the estuary now named for Henry Hudson. It provided both a connective route for the indigenous people and a conduit for launching European trade and expansion beyond the region, ultimately impacting the entire continent. 'The Muhheakantuck in Focus' replicates this initial concept of exchange, bringing together artists from Mexico, the United States and Canada, drawing on different generations and perspectives to explore the significance of the waterway to indigenous peoples before and after Hudson's arrival. The works in Glyndor Gallery and on the grounds span a range of media, including video, painting, sculpture, drawing and site-specific installation.