Le Petit Déjeuner Sur L'herbe 2014

Kent Monkman's 2014 painting "Le Petit Déjeuner Sur L'herbe" is a contemporary reimagining of Édouard Manet's famous 1863 work, "Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe". Monkman replaces the figures in Manet's painting with Indigenous figures in a modern urban setting, challenging the colonial narrative embedded in the original artwork. The painting features a luxurious car, contemporary street signs, and figures in various poses, creating a jarring juxtaposition of historical art and modern Indigenous realities. Monkman's work explores themes of colonialism, sexuality, and identity, prompting viewers to reconsider the power dynamics present in both artistic and societal contexts.