“Westward,” at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Credit: Photographs in the

“Westward,” at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Credit: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Description by the photographer: “The mural, by Edwin H. Blashfield, a New York artist, depicts the migration of early pioneers traveling through Iowa and extends the full width of the wall over the Grand Staircase. Painted in 1905 at a cost of $10,000, the artwork was painted on six pieces of canvas and placed into the frame.” - #manifestdestiny #1905 #culturalheritage #critcalthinking #art #publicart …. Reflecting on the needs for additional mural to consider putting this in the context towards a reconciliation and advancement of a culture where belonging is part of a growing awareness…. What might that look like? might it be located so that this mural (westward) and something of equal prominence (belonging) be able to create a dialogue ? (at Iowa State Capitol)
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