FAQS

  • A first-of-its-kind augmented reality (AR) exhibition and intervention into The Met’s American Wing with artworks and immersive soundscapes by leading Indigenous artists from across Turtle Island (aka North America). Using your smartphone, you’ll see and hear new works that reframe iconic pieces of American art history through an Indigenous lens.

  • All you need is your smartphone. Scan the QR code to unlock the AR layers and watch the galleries transform into immersive dialogues between past and present.

    Scan here to experience the full self guided tour through The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing.

    Scan here to activate the artworks from anywhere.

  • ENCODED features works by the following artists, each engaging the collection with their unique vision and voice.

    Amelia Winger-Bearskin | Seneca-Cayuga Nation | @studioamelia | studioamelia.com

    Bear Fox | Mohawk | @bearfox34

    BirdxBird | Mexican | @Bird_X_Bird | birdxbird.co

    Cannupa Hanska Luger | Fort Berthold, MHA Nation | @cannupahanska | cannupahanska.com

    Cass Gardiner | First Nations (Nish, Algonquin) | @ Cass_Gardiner | cassgardiner.com

    Demian Dinéyazhi | Diné | @heterogeneoushomosexual

    Flechas

    Jarette Werk | Aaniiih, Nakoda | @Jarrette_Werk

    Jeremy Dennis | Shinnecock Indian Nation | @jeremynative | www.jeremynative.com

    Josué Rivas |Mexica, Otomi | @josue_foto | josue@indigena.io

    Katsitsionni Fox | Mohawk | @mohawktsitso | @lifegiverspottery

    Lokotah Sanborn | Penobscot Direct Descendent | @lokotahsanborn | www.lokotasanborn.com

    Mali Obomsawin | Abenaki National at Odanak | @maliobomsawin | www.maliobomsawin.com

    Mer Young | Chichimeca & Ndé (Apache) | @youngmer | www.meryoung.com

    Nicholas Galanin | Tlingit | @nicholasgalanin

    Priscilla Dobler Dzul | Maya | @priscilladoblerdzul_studio

    Skawennati | Mohawk | @skawennati | skawennati.com

  • The American Wing turns 100 in 2025, making it the perfect moment to reflect on the stories it tells, and more importantly, the ones that are missing. This intervention reasserts Indigenous presence from Turtle Island (North America) in one of the grandest stages of American art and history, while standing in solidarity with Indigenous sovereignty worldwide.

  • This exhibition does not attempt to represent all Indigenous peoples. It is an offering from artists living on Turtle Island (also known as North America), each bringing their own practice and perspective. It is an invitation to listen more deeply and expand conversations about sovereignty, creativity, and resilience.

  • It is a cultural reclamation and offering. The project reframes and expands the stories told in the museums, honoring Indigenous histories, sovereignty, and creativity.

  • No. The museum’s artworks remain untouched and were not harmed during this process. The AR appears only through visitors’ phones, overlaying new stories onto existing works through our phone’s cameras and screens.

  • Launched on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 13, 2025, the experience will remain accessible through the end of the year to mark the American Wing’s centennial.

  • Free lesson plans, digital toolkits, and art packs will be distributed through Amplifier’s Education Amplifier network, reaching more than 20,000 educators and 1 million students nationwide.

  • This independent project is presented by Amplifier (@amplifierart) and co-curated by Tracy Reneé Rector (@tracyrector), in collaboration with a visionary group of Indigenous artists. This exhibition was made possible by an Indigenous funder and Pop Culture Collaborative.

  • Experience it. Share it. Join the conversation. By unlocking the AR in the galleries, engaging with the educational resources, and sharing the work in your own communities, you help amplify Indigenous voices and expand the story of America’s art and history.