DAN NAMINGHA (HOPI-TEWA, AMERICAN B. 1950) HeKytwi Dusk 1993 acrylic on canvas 31 x 127 cm (12 1/8 x 50 in.) unframed signed lower right, signed dated and titled on verso PROVENANCE Niman Fine Art Gallery, Santa Fe, NM (label on verso) Collection of Dr. Abner Delman, Santa Fe, NM, and Sarasota, FL LOT NOTES Renowned Tewa-Hopi artist Dan Namingha is celebrated for his powerful blend of modernist abstraction and deep-rooted Indigenous symbolism. Drawing inspiration from his cultural heritage and the landscapes of the American Southwest, Namingha’s work explores the intersection of tradition and contemporary vision. His paintings and sculptures have been widely exhibited and are held in major collections including the Smithsonian Institution and the Museum of Modern Art. Namingha’s art is both a spiritual expression and a refined aesthetic statement, making each piece a compelling addition to any collection. ADDITIONAL NOTES Dr. Abner Joseph Delman, a distinguished cardiologist and dedicated advocate for Holocaust education, passed away at the age of 93. Born in 1930, Dr. Delman graduated from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, in 1955. He devoted his medical career to the field of cardiovascular disease, practicing in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Sarasota, Florida. Beyond his medical practice, he was known for his passion for art, his love of chocolate, and his gentle and generous nature. Dr. Delman was married for 45 years to Ilse-Lore Delman, a Holocaust survivor who spent three years in hiding during World War II. In 1998, Ilse recorded her testimony with the USC Shoah Foundation, and the couple became actively involved with the organization. Following Ilse's passing in 2018, Dr. Delman established the Dr. Abner J. and Ilse Delman Fund in memory of Ilse and her parents, Ernest and Erna Nathan. This endowment supports the Institute’s education, research, and collections programs, ensuring that stories like Ilse’s are preserved and shared with the world.