Exhibition Opening: Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from the Borderland

Japanese-born photographer Frank Matsura became a beloved
member of the Okanagan community in the early 1900s. Matsura’s
playful personality and humor alongside his relationships with people
are evident in his photographs, which represent some of the most
accurate and nuanced images of Native people during this period.
They capture dynamic cross-cultural exchanges as Native people
continued cultural traditions while also adapting new styles, materials
and designs. In this exhibition, large-scale photographs alongside
clothing, beaded bags, and cornhusk bags bring the stories of
Matsura and the people he photographed to life.