Mischief Making: The art of Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
with Nicola Levell
Discover Yahgulanaas’ unique blend, where the elegance of classic Haida art meets the vibrancy of Asian manga. As we trace the evolution of artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas’s work—from paper narratives to grand public art installations—witness how he challenges traditional boundaries, introducing a fresh, hybrid aesthetic. Engage in a discussion on the philosophical roots behind his art and appreciate its expansive reach, encompassing concerns like Indigenous perspectives, land politics, cultural heritage, and global environmental challenges.
Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas’s presentation on “Mischief Making” is more than just an art exploration; it’s a journey into a transformative realm where disrupting norms becomes a way of reimagining our world. Experience firsthand how Yahgulanaas harnesses mischief to craft powerful narratives that provoke, inspire, and resonate. This is an unmissable opportunity for anyone passionate about art’s ability to reshape our understanding of the world around us.
Mischief Making: Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, Art, and the Seriousness of PlayNicola Levell
Nicola Levell is a curator and an associate professor of museum and visual anthropology at the University of British Columbia. She is the author of The Marvellous Real: Art from Mexico, 1926–2011 and editor of Bodies of Enchantment: Puppets from Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas, both publications stemming from exhibitions she curated. She has held curatorial positions at the Horniman Museum in London and the Royal Pavilion Art Gallery and Museums in Brighton.