Nation to Nation 2020

"Nation to Nation" (2020) by Canadian artist Kent Monkman is a provocative and visually striking painting. The work features a nude Indigenous figure, adorned with a traditional headdress, standing over a kneeling figure in a red uniform of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The composition is both powerful and unsettling, drawing attention to the historical and ongoing power dynamics between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian government. Monkman's work frequently explores the themes of colonization, sexuality, and Indigenous identity, making this piece a powerful commentary on Canadian history.