The Church in Sag Harbor held an opening for “Eternal Testament,” an exhibit curated by Jeremy Dennis and Meranda Roberts, Ph.D on March 22. The show reaffirms that Sag Harbor, including The Church, occupies the traditional homelands of the Montaukett and Shinnecock Nations.
Juxtaposing themes of whaling, indenture, land loss, and Western religious and spiritual iconography with playful yet pointed commentary, the exhibition invites viewers to reconsider their perceptions of Eastern Long Island, raising critical questions about how viewers engage with Indigenous history. The exhibit features artists Natalie Ball, Jim Denomie, Denise Silva Dennis, River Garza, Elisa Harkins, Emily Johnson, Chaz John, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Rachel Martin, David Bunn Martine, New Red Order, Jaune Quick To See Smith, Adrienne Terry, Tyrell Typaha, Marie Watt, and more.
The exhibition will be on view through May 21.