Artists from a Ute tribe break their silence on a century-old tragedy

An exhibition at The Leonardo is part of the ‘healing process’ over the mass imprisonment of Ute Mountain Ute residents in 1923.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A ribbon skirt and beaded vest titled ÒHealed circleÓ made by Lakesia Lopez sits on display during the opening event for the 100 Years of Silence Project at the Leonardo Museum in Salt Lake City on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Artists from a Ute tribe break their silence on a century-old tragedy

An exhibition at The Leonardo is part of the ‘healing process’ over the mass imprisonment of Ute Mountain Ute residents in 1923.

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