Designed To Be Red: Notes on Native American and Indigenous Graphic Works

Brian Johnson is locating, identifying, and archiving Native-made and designed printed posters, while also challenging conventional definitions of what a poster can be. This lecture explores Indigenous design art forms like wampum belts, beaded regalia, and painted hides as powerful tools of communication. Grounded in deep historical context and rich visual examples, this session highlights how poster design in Indigenous communities conveys meaning, memory, and cultural sovereignty.