Panel Discussion: Native Superheroes & the Art of Representation

Saturday, September 5, 2026•4:40 PM

Indigenous creatives Tom Farris, Bobby Stills, and Pachynne Ignacio will discuss Native American representation in pop culture and share stories of Indigenous superheroes. Tom Farris created Cherokee Superman, Bobby Stills's customized action figures have a gritty urban edge, and Pachynne Ignacio's art makes you wonder how one finds identity and likeness in mainstream culture.

View event at statemuseum.arizona.edu

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About Arizona State Museum

As the oldest anthropological research facility in the U.S. Southwest, this institution serves as a cornerstone for the study of Indigenous history and culture in the region. It maintains deep-rooted connections to the preservation of ancestral artifacts and cultural heritage.story_potoo